After 25 days at the Petaluma Coast Guard Training Center we had to leave. We were granted a couple of extensions past the 14 day limit because of Vic’s ability to schmooze and make friends. The woman is charge of reservations, Jodi, fell in love with Zoe. She went out of her way for us. Before we left we put together a thank you basket for her with local jam, crackers, cheese, etc including a hand embroidered kitchen towel.
We originally planned to go north and see Oregon and Washington but between the fire potential and the heat dome we instead came back south. We are staying in the parking lot of Elks lodge #1300 in Watsonville. We’ve already met two very friendly Elks couples that live here. This is the town that has an awesome farmers market every Friday, yay!
One day we went to a nearby park and met Sue and her dog Cookie, a Shih Tzu with very similar colors as Zoe. She’s a caregiver for dementia patients.
We’ve been enjoying this town and it’s unbeatable weather. Google 10 day weather for Watsonville CA and you will see why we are here.
One day recently we went into Monterey Bay – Fisherman’s Wharf and had lunch at Palluca Trattoria. Food was great!
Our table overlooked the sea lions that live and play in the harbour. They “bark” very loudly and just about drowned out the restaurant background piano music.
We also love going to Moss Landing, a state park nearby consisting of sand dunes with a Beach on the ocean side and a body of brackish water on the opposite side. Sea otters and sea lions and harbour seals all play here. Kayakers are plentiful. There is also a marina.
Hope y’all are staying cool/dry/safe with all the extreme weather happening around the country.
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sounds like a fantastic place! Glad you are enjoying!!! Xoxo
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Thanks for the update:>) It’s been a while since you’ve posted — or else I’ve been asleep at the switch.
I’m glad you’ve been having such a pleasant time moseying here and there. What a happy coincidence to meet a doggie that’s so close to Zoe in color and appearance! Did they get along like sisters? Your photos are so cute:>)
I just did as you suggested and saw that Watsonville temps will be in the cool low to mid-70s with light clouds all week! That just about mirrors my growing-up town of Eastport, Maine, which is on Moose Island in the Passamaquoddy Bay (part of the Bay of Fundy). Both of those forecasts are about 10 degrees cooler than Greenbelt MD will be all week, but we’ve been in the mid- to high 90’s for about a month! My Utah daughter keeps me apprised of the awful fire situation out West. It’s been scary, ’cause they like to do a lot of touring and camping.
It’s good to know that you are enjoying such a tranquil and comfy Summer. Thanks for the seal and otter photos. I really miss living on a rocky coast and being able to see all the wildlife — including whales in summertime:>)
Happy trails!
Linda T.
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Hi Linda, yes it’s been a while since we posted and no you didn’t miss one. We love it here and are thinking about staying and not returning to FL. There is so much to love about this area, much to do and see. Big bonus we would skip the 3,000 mile trip each way. Glad to hear you are doing well. Stay safe 💕
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