Happy Friday my friends!
Hope you are sliding into the weekend with anticipated R & R in one way or another. As promised here are some pictures of our Montera Beach Hike in Half Moon Bay but first a little history.
Half Moon Bay is a about 30 min North of us if we leave before 9:30 a.m. otherwise the one way road in along the coast will have you crawling. We love it to visit and our dog Hunter loves the coolness which you can count on in the mornings there. Being born in San Francisco and raised in Daly City I spent a good amount of years loathing the fog but now that I am 40 minutes south of there where it’s hot the way I like it, the fog is a welcome change.

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At the top you can see the whole world looking down or the whole world feels like it is in you

One foot in front of the other… passing with knowing glances or stopping to feel and shoot the breeze

We all make the climb, distant hikers, instant friends…. our dogs make the introductions for us

The mountain is steep expanding your lungs and giving strength to your limbs.. a room with a view await you

Fog clouds our view making it possible to take one step in front of the other, instead of seeing how far we have left… Keeping us in the NOW

Bikers Stop to smile and pose for a picture making everything bright





So many vistas and vantage points, we start our decent into the night since the slippery slope sends us sliding down.




And finally the loganberries I’ve been dreaming of and only a few to taste the sweetness of their nectar….. so I shall return
And then these words come to me when Preeths from Offshore wrtier makes a comment on my haiku and another one comes to me out of the blue (don’t you love when that happens, I do)
Standing side by side
Take my hand in unity
We need each other
Thanks Preeths❣️
It was a wonderful day all in all even though it took us 2 /12 hours with the sand going down. Make sure to wear hiking boots if you go.
On a really fun note, my daughter flew in last night and we’re all together again. I’m always happiest when we have everybody under one roof again… well at least for a few days until it begins to smell like fish. 🤣💖
We’re off to a rehearsal dinner for a family friend tonight and wedding tomorrow which is exciting but a bigger gathering than I like so I’m wearing a mask even though it’s outside.
We had a ball trying on dresses and modeling them all and I felt so honored to be included in the fun as my oldest daughter bought me dresses to try on for this western theme wedding.
Which one do you think they voted on?


No Ollie you can’t come, sorry.
However you spend your weekend, make it enjoyable and have some fun!
I can’t wait to dance but remembering my mantra to stand upright and NOT FALL!
Lot’s of love and blessings Y’all and now I better giddy up as the day is calling.
Happy Friday Cindy. Wonderful post 🥰🌹❤️🥰🌹❤️
Thanks G for taking time on vaca and you too MY FRIEND 💖💖💖
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Happy Friday Cindy❤️❤️❤️❤️
And now Tuesday night to you.. in spam… grrrrr💖
Sounds and looks very nice.
Thank you
Joanna
Thanks so much for visiting Joanna❣️
It’s good to see you. Yes,💖 it really was!
The dress in the middle. Cool hat and cut-off boots. Those are beautiful views from your hike. Have a great time at the wedding.
It is the most beautiful and refined of the bunch. Can you believe I almost wore the first one for my daughter wedding…good thing she called it off.. LOL 🤣 that would have been my vote but the ‘boys’ hated it. They actually like the 3rd one.. Not a fan of brown.. NEWAYS TMI
I know the hike was spectacular Timothy! Happy weekend to you❣️
I was thinking the third might have won the vote. I’m sure you would be a beautiful, elegant western lady whichever of the three you wore.
That looks like such a beautiful hike Cindy, I’d be glad to do it one day! 😎
twas my friend.. u would love it..
I am itching to climb some mountains once we’re out of quarantine 😅🙏🙏
I bet… I thought you were out this weekend.. what’s with that!!!🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Yes – tomorrow – if our tests check out 😅🙏😅
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 sending good vibes❣️
I would have had to restrain Benji to get him to do the test properly so let’s hope it checks out 😅😅😅
🤣🤣🤣 Oh that would be tough.. I’m rooting for you!!💖
I’m glad that you had such a fun day, Cindy. That view is beautiful indeed. I’m glad that you’re all together. Loved all of those outfits. Which one did they choose?
Thanks a lot Shweta.. It was lovely.
I know it’s so nice and sweet of you to say. Oh my my fav is on the left has been vetoed and I love it.. I try them on alone and see which one I like the most .. xo 💖💖 xoxoxoxo
Oh. The left looks great. Go with the one you like the most 😁
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That’s a great share of your Joyful day my dear Queen. It was a nice read with awesome scenery of fog ☁️ beautiful berries n pics and the dress 👗 may be maroon color or the 3rd one not sure of which color 😍 happy weekend n enjoy the wedding n share your joy of another bright day ahead. Take care 😇❤
Thanks my dear Suma! Soooo glad you enjoyed the scenery, berries and and dress!!! Y0ou are soooo sweet.. thanks.. I went with the last one. and I’ll have to share it. It was great fun with more surprises to share coming up.. thanks!!! 💖💖💖
It’s always a sweet pleasure my dearest. Glad to hear that, most awaited then ❤❤🥰🤗
oh thanks my love💖💖
Loads of love to you my Queen 🤗💖💖
thanks my friend… I have a poem you’ll like coming.. “The Queen has Spoken” 🤣💖❣️
All our obedience is unspoken 🤣🤣💖💖 eagerly waiting 🙏
oh i like that.. xoxoxoxxo so happy to hear
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p.s. I commented on your last 2 posts.. maybe I’m in spam.. 🤷♀️
No way Godess, I just logged off n gonna respond 🥰
Oh YAY!❣️
Happy Fri-yay , Cindy. Wonderful pictures, thanks for sharing the beautiful views. Enjoy the wedding, all three dresses are very nice.❤️
Hi Grace,
so glad. you liked the hike in pictures… They are all nice.. such great problems right.. lol. I went with the last one.. 💖
All great choices. Very nice.💕
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I love it! The hike, photos, and the dresses. I think the dress on the right would look the best with the boots and cowgirl hat. 🤠 👢 💖 Yeehaw!
Wow! So cute!! Thanks a lot. Have a great weekend 🎉🎉🎉
Awwww thanks !💖
Great pics, Cindy. Thanks for sharing and have fun at the wedding! 🙂
Thanks so much Penny!!! It’s great to see you and thanks for the wishes💖💖💖
Oh thanks so much Penny!!! I will and you have a great weekend as well!💖❣️
What a lovely place! I just loved all those pictures. Have a happy weekend and I hope that you will really enjoy the wedding.
It really is Joyce! So glad you enjoyed the pictures!!!! We will and thank you so much for the kind wishes. I’m a bit reticent with all of the people but excited at the same time…have a great weekend as well💖💖💖
My pleasure. 😊
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Beautiful photos! So love the long brown dress!
Thank you so much Valerie and thanks for your vote… Now I’m so confused.. lol. 🤣 Such good problems to have right!!!!! 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷🌷 Happy weekend to you friend.
Fun post and love the pictures and history .
Have a great time at the western wedding sounds like a wild time will be had by all.🤗
Thank you so much Marlene and glad you enjoyed the pictures and the history❣️ It will no doubt be a kiddy up time..Yahoo.. 💖
Yay …..this 👏👏👏👏 Thank you dear Cindy for mentioning me here as promised. You won my heart!!! ❣️❣️❣️
I love it. Beautiful clicks and am sure you enjoyed every bit of it. Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend dear. 🤗🤗🤗
Oh it’s my pleasure and thanks for the inspiration❣️❣️❣️ you are a dear and my heart yours💖
Sooo glad you love the clicks in pics. I will for sure. I’m the only crazy one in a mask but I finally took it off and just kept my distance 🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Those views are exquisite, dearest Cindy. Stunning. Those berries look amazing. And, of course the poem is gorgeous. Hmmmm. I’ll choose the dress on the left. Lovely post, my dear friend. Have a wonderful evening and weekend! 🥰❤️🥰
I know it was a fun find all the way up the hill.. kind of motivating to keep you going. I’m glad you like the views Jeff and so glad you liked my haiku! Can’t wait to go back to see more ripening. Might have to bring a cardboard box to slide down next time. hahahhaha
Oh Yayyyy, that was supposed to be my MOB dress 3 years ago when my daughter was getting married but called the wedding off 2 months before. The wedding today is at the same place (a client of mine’s place) that is on 100 acres with a pool and a barn so kind of a western flair. Kind of a touchy day for her. When I tried it on for everyone they hated it.. lol.🤣 Not a traditional MOB dress for sure .. maybe good thing she called it off.. lol 🤣🤣🤣 but let’s just say there’s nothing traditional about it.. hahaha. Thanks so much and you have a great weekend too my dear friend❣️
Ahh, now I’m responding from within the reader, as you taught me, and it is so much easier!! WOW. THANK YOU! I might have already replied to this comment, yet, will again. I loved your haiku; yes, cardboard box, hahaha; and, more hahahaha; and, ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh yeah!!!
I haven’t added all of mine yet my slowly am.. you’re in there tho.
You’re so welcome and I’m responding on my phone which you told me about but not sure if it will show that I replied. Yes cardboard pox and more hahahahahahah and laughing hahahahahaah❤️
Sooo wonderful Cindy
Thanks Nawaz❣️
I would vote for the gorgeous, light dress on the extreme right.
Which one you had on? 🙂
Wish I was up that mountain path. Thank you for the virtual tour though:) “a room with a view await you” – this is a super metaphor, Cindy 🙂
That’s my kids and husbands vote to Patricia. Thanks a lot and I guess I’ll just go in by myself and try them all on before I go and see.
Soooo glad you enjoyed the room with the view metaphor. It’s always good to see you! 💖💖💖
🙂 Have a fantastic time, Cindy!
Thanks soooooo much! 💖💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏
That is a beautiful view. By saying thag I remember one line- “The toughest climb always leads to the best views”
Enjoy the dance & gathering and while keeping the safety.
I think Im not eligible to vote 😅
But I suspect you love the left one, so go with that. Though you always look pretty.
It really is and I love that saying!!!!
Thanks Ritish, last nights dinner was a little nerve wracking … I was the only one with a mask.
Awwww that’s sweet and I think that’s the best answer to always go with our own insticts.. 💖❤️
Oh! You were the only one. That must have been really awkward for you. 😅
it truly was.. i really felt this feeling of being claustrophobia and wanting to flee which I almost did but am really happy I just rode thru it and honored myself an stayed to hear the amazing speaches. 💖
Wow! It means that was done all well.
thanks a lot💖💖💖💖
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I have one word for it ‘wow’ just wow 😀 The views, the berries and I think you’ll look gorgeous in any of the dress but I was hoping they picked the middle dress 😁
You are very sweet, thanks and glad you liked the views and pics. I think that might be the right one!!! The kids voted on the brown one… we shall see.. 💖💖💖
Hoping to get an update on what you wore 😁 Have a great time at the wedding ❤️
Oh I’ll be sure to get a picture!!!! Thanks Daphny! UR2 Sweet🙏❣️🙏❣️🌷
Looking forward to that 😀
awwwww sweet!!!💖💖💖💖
That looks fun!!
Happy friday auntie and have a great week ahead!!
It was and glad you joined in the fun, thanks!!!!
I will my sweet and you do the same❣️❣️❣️
Yes! A cardboard box top next time! Ha. That would be so much fun!! Ahhhh, got it…the dress is beautiful, as are you, my friend. Thank you! 🥰🤗🥰❤️❤️
laughing …. yep, like the good ole days…
Oh… sweet… thanks so much dear Jeff! 💖💖💖
Real quick, do you see any change in my interface on my site? 🙏🙏🙏
Oh, how I love the coastline of Northern California! Your photos are stunning! My favorite dress is the one on the far left, but no ankle boots – I’d wear knee boots with it! Have a load of fun at the wedding! Oh, I’m glad you changed your logo. Behind your photo, the old one appeared as red horns on your head! (I wanted to tell you, but was afraid you’d worked hard on it and wanted to keep it!) Happy weekend, Sweet Cindy! 🌞
You would love the hike for sure… not as spectacular as some of yours for sure but gorgeous non the less!❣️. Oh thanks for the vote and that is a good call on the boots but in this weather I might be roasting to be sure❣️❣️
OMG, thanks for telling me … the devil was on my head… 🤣 That’s the worst!!! I’m not sure what is being changed but some can’t find me as we’re “branding” me.. oh Lisa I know nothing obvi about this darn tech stuff. You have a great weekend as well! Much appreciated my friend 💖💖❣️🌷🌷🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have no doubt I would enjoy that trail! And, yes, it is often better to let others handle the tech stuff! 😘🌞💛
Someday maybe when you visit we’ll go. I’m working on it but it’s so annoying. Agreed tho!💖💖💖💖
Yay! Looking forward to it! (Before having wine!) 🌞
and coffee or coffee beore!💖
Coffee first sounds perfect! 🌞
black or with cream, low fat, vodka, vente, single. never sugar I expect… 🤣
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Wonderful post Cindy, beautiful pictures. ❤️💚❤️ Always a fun to be with family, no matter the place and if the place happens to be this beautiful its a feather on a hat😊🙂❤️ Hope you will have a great weekend and enjoyment at the wedding. For the dress, is it the middle one? (just a guess) 😀
Take care, enjoy ❤️❤️🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️✨✨
Hi Samreen! I’m so glad yo9u liked the pictures from the hike. A beautiful feather in my hat and my husband found these great hawk feathers which I consider sacred that day too. like 5 of them. It was sooooo much fun and I’m exhausted but hanging in.. hugs and love.. went with number 3 actually… did you write?
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Hi dear, hope you had a great time attending the wedding, it’s always fun to get happily exhausted, isn’t it?? 🙂💖 Oh all of the three were good, you would look great in whatever you wear ❤️ Share your pictures if possible, would love to see. Thank you dear and back to you too❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️
No, dear i didn’t post anything, just in a chaotic mess right now, not getting time to write.
Thank you always for asking, means sooo much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Take care, good day💖
Oh my goodness Samreen.. It was sooo much fun and you are soooo right it was nice to be happily exhausted and now I’m finding it tough to work.. lol. More exciting news to share and for sure will send pics of my dress
I looked it up and saw you hadn’t posted and knew timing was not in the cards. It will happen when the time is right trust me.. and just take good care. Oh from one chaotic mess to another.. 🤣❤️ sending love and thanks you take care as well!~. xoxoxo 💖
Wow! Feels like I too enjoyed with you 😃 Great post😊
Oh so glad you did. Thanks for enjoying the hike and pics💖
I’m so happy for you guys – this seems to lovely, Cindy! <3
I think my father would have loved it – he loved taking photos of nature scenes!
Much love,
David
Thank you so much David. It really was a nice day💖🙏
Oh I bet he would have enjoyed taking pictures. What kind of camera did he have?
Thanks for the love and to you too 💖💖🙏🙏🙏
TBH – I don’t know what kind of camera it was, but my mom still has all of his EQ… it was big.
There are a lot to those old cameras. I’m always in search these days with taking more pics now with blogging. Nice she still has them. … 💖
Hi Cindy,
What a beautiful place to hike!
I never had loganberries… do they taste like blackberries?
I think the last dress would be the best with the booties, but I am sure would look amazing in anything.
Post the final look 🙂
Blessings! ❤❤❤
Hi Anna Star!
It truly was lovely thanks. You know I’m trying to figure out if the are actually olallieberries but I can’t tell. I think they are more like blackberries for sure.
I did go with the last one cuz it was sooooo hot. I think I look terrible in brown but I did hear it was complimentary with my coloring so there’s that. I usually don’t like brown.
Oh I will post on Friday with some more fun you will love.. xoxoxo 💖💖💖. 💖💖💖
Thanks a lot and blessings of love to you too💖
Hi Cindy a lovely and beautiful post as always. I liked the middle dress it will look very good on you. Loved all your pictures they are awesome. Happy Sunday.
Oh thanks so much Kamal. I love that dress too but It was so hot I went with the last one. Thanks tons my fried. Glad you enjoyed the pics and happy Monday to you. Heading to bed to awake to Monday morning. 💖💖💖💖
You are most welcome dear Cindy. Happy Monday. Take care and stay safe🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thanks my friend.. you too!💖
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Did they choose the middle dress? I think that would go well with the hat and low boots – but I personally would want to wear the dress to the left
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and enjoyed this hike with you –
like that note about how the fog keeps you present and in the now – great analogy for life
Hi Yvette,
They chose the last one but my fav was the first one. It was sooooo hot I actually went with the last one since it was the coolest and it felt the best.
Oh soooo glad you enjoyed it and glad you liked the analogy. We do need tricks to keep us in present time alright.
Thanks a lot for joining in on the hike Yvette.
It’s always good to see you💖💖💖
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Thank you so much for making such an amazing post. Your brightness glows our happy faces.😊😊
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Aren’t you sweet. Thanks for telling me.. not sure why …hhhhhmmm I tried to do a tile form but it didn’t work.. odd.. 💖💖
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Nice view, beautiful coast line 🤗Glad you all enjoyed.
Thanks so much.. I totally did.. lots of surfing that day.. I’m sure you’ve been there!💖
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Sounds like a great hike. hope you enjoyed the wedding ‘bash’. Keep Smiling.
It was and i had so much for but you know.
If you’re gonna play
Remember you gotta pay
Rest those weary bones.
I shouldn’t use you or personalization tho right?
thanks and keep smiling which I’m laughing now. 💖💖💖
Cheers. Take Care. Stay Safe.
thanks I will and you do the same Goff!
Thats a great hike Cindy! Looks like you had lots of fun, lots of energy well spent, and maybe some some poetic thoughts too? I didn’t know of Loganberries and they look gorgeous and yummy. The board shows so much birdlife, did you see some? Maybe the fog would have hidden them. Hike, hills, sea and fog, all on one day. That kind of geography is unusual here where I stay, beautiful landscape and pictures. So what if my weekend missed the energy from your post, it would help me in my ongoing week 🙂 !
Hi Deb,
It was a great hike and yes, I am always inspired to write on hikes. Soooo glad you enjoyed sharing it through the clicks and missed the fall 👏👏👏👏.
Ya know lots of eagles but not little guys. Glad the pictures gleaned you some energy for the day and hopefully week as well.
Always good to hear from you and haven’t seen you writing lately! Hope all is well on your end👏💖💖
Cindy, the story of yours takes me back to October of 2011 as we had visited Half Moon Bay Beach on Friday with my friends from Cupertino. It was cold and we were there to walk and take few photos. It sure is very beautiful and with all your writing and photos even of strangers on the bike makes it so friendly.
oh how lovely. Thanks for sharing that with me. Wow, I love that you remember the month. zit can get pretty cold and foggy but when it burns off it’s spectacular. Glad you enjoyed it.. 💖 Thanks so much!💖
Beautiful experience. The pictures of the sites, the hike and dresses… Thank you for bringing us along 🙂.
Thank you so much for visiting and joining in!❣️❣️
What a beautiful place!
Thanks a lot Pooja!💖
Such lovely photos. Must have been an exciting hike.
Thanks so much.. it was beautiful!!💖💖💖💖
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Lovely haiku, Cindy! Outdoor exercise is the most enjoyable, and that looks like a very picturesque and scenic hike! 🙂
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Looks like a great place to hike! I hope you danced the night away!
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