
Good Morning My Friends,
Soooo lovely to sit alone with Ollie ( my sweet albino cat) curled up on my lap a cuppa in hand and have a long overdue visit with you. Friday started out as my fun day blog because the kids were visiting which quickly changed into my day off where I can live with free abandonment if only in my mind.
But today, I’m starting with coffee instead of my lemon water with Bragg’s apple vinegar, juice of all of the colors of the rainbow (beet, kale, carrot.. basically everything from the kitchen sink, and I’m late with posting because I’m writing as I go. ahhhhhhh savoring moments are good. So take a breath in and out before you start to read and pull up a chair and a cuppa or read me later when time permits.
My mini vacation was just the way I live I realized… a whirlwind trip, active and fun and we covered more ground after not traveling much than I can remember. It started out as a quick trip to Santa Barbara to celebrate one of my daughter’s best friends wedding and ours and we turned it into an extended time and visited lots of friends which we never do. The bonus was each one had these amazing new bathrooms and since we’re supposed to start our bathroom remodel in January it couldn’t have been more perfect timing. The stars lined up as the universe always does when we’re ready.
First stop Templeton, California in San Louis Obispo, California
I was a passenger so I could read all of you and “catch up” (I’m realizing I will never be caught up.. a slow learner here but ambitious) and I thought of one of my BBF’s that lives in Templeton, gave her a jingle and we had an amazing catch up which was awesome. Templeton is in San Louis Obispo and our youngest daughter went to school there so it brings back fond memories and the hiking is incredible.
Next stop, Santa Barbara to meet up with our youngest daughter, Barbican (her blog name ๐คฃ) who was traveling from NYC before the wedding for dinner. Always a joy to unite and share time by ourselves.

Hiking in Montecito, California
Named one of the 50 Top Travel Places to travel in the world by Travel and Leisure in 2019 you can see why when you visit.
Montecito is home to some of the areaโs most stunning stretches of coastline, from Fernaldโs Point, past the calm waters of Miramar Beach and renowned surf break at Hammonds Point, to sparkling Butterfly Beach. Stand-up paddlers and surfers vie for waves, and sailboats sleepily bob against their moorings offshore.
It’s defiantly worth the visit and who knows you might see someone famous sitting at a local coffee shop on Coast Village Road or Upper Village but the real stars are one of the 15 hiking trails of the plethora of the flora fauna of the great outdoors. On a clear day you can see epic views from the city of Santa Barbara to the Channel Islands and beyond.ย
So lace up your shoes and come along with me.
San Ysidro Falls Trail
The San Ysidro Trail is beautiful taking you through a neighborhood of beautiful homes and then slowly winds up to the Hot Springs for the adventurous so you can guess where we headed. It was breathtaking and although we had barely any waterfalls ๐ข I remembered the last time I was there when it was gushing with water. Shortly after that they had the fires and lost so many homes and then the tragedy of the mudslide floods in 2018 destroyed many of these properties. If you’re interested you can read about it here.
Pictures of the neighborhood as we started our hike.
Infamous people
live in castles and the woods
Nature levels all





Grounded and Rooted
Climb the terrine Mindfully
The Hot Springs Await

Our tank has run dry
Rivers, lakes and sea life cry
Praying for water

A Room With A View
Natures divine telescope
Relax and Un-Wine’d
The Wedding:
A perfect day for a perfect couple as they said their I do’s at The Montecito Club.
A stunning beautiful bride and groom and setting and sooooo much fun to celebrate.


The promise of love
Beautiful inside and out
A lifetime of adventure



On to Hollywood (well, Santa Monica to be exactly but that’s where this girls gonna end up):

This Girl’s Got Talent
She’ll out run you any day
Lights Camera Action
See here latest music video here: It’s Rad!!!!
TO BE CONTINUED…. So much to say and so little time for me and for you…. Off to the dentist..It was fun while it lasted.
Big hugs and love to you whatever you do on this magnificent day! It will never come again.
Wow Cindy, seems like you had such a fun trip, packing in as much fun as possible. Beautiful pictures ๐
Hi Dear!!! good to see you and I soooo did … there’s more if you thought you got rid of me.. lol. part 2 coming next fri Yay.. hahahaha Thanks again๐
Looking forward to reading the next one Cindy โบ๏ธโบ๏ธ
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Happy Fri yay Cindy! What a fun and eventful trip. Everyone looks wonderful. Love the pictures, trolley is so unique. Wonderful . Makes me miss Santa Barbara.๐
Thanks dear Grace and to you!! It was truly that.. Oh thanks and it is a great concept and we rode it back to our hotel by ourselves .. hahahah. Thanks and you have to visit again someday.. xo ๐๐๐
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I so much appreciate it Laleh!! ๐๐๐
My pleasure sweetheart.๐
Active is good. Thus, dear Cindy, you are very good! Travel, a wedding, old friends, and hiking the wonderful coastline and more! And, so many great photographs shared! Wishing you a great weekend, my friend! ๐ค๐น
It so is Phil and trust me, I thought of you a LOT with your great water action pics. I almost referenced you saying “well, they’re not Phil’s gushing beautiful pics but this is what I got.. but there was no time for that.. I have a part 2 lol. Thanks for your kindness and gonna xmas shop on your site this weekend.. You do the same dear and thanks again. ๐๐๐
So sweet you are, my dear Cindy. ๐ท๐ I can feel your good energy many miles away, reflected in the smile I’m wearing as I read your kind words! Thank you my friend, and I wish you a splendid weekend. ๐๐
Oh I’m so glad you can feel it Phil.. smiling too as I write these words. You’re so welcome and enjoy you’re as well! ๐๐
Will do, Cindy ~ thank you! ๐๐
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And congratulations to the newly wed. ๐ฅ
So lovely to read about your travels and adventures! What a beautiful area: I hope you get need some much-needed water soon. Iโd gladly send you some British rain โ๏ธ
Thank you so much Dear Ingrid!!! Glad you enjoyed the pictures.. so beautiful. I sure do and we’ll take it, thank you!!! ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Wow! I’m so jealous- what a beautiful view, Cindy! I’m so glad you enjoyed your hike! And congratulations to the bride and groom! Wishing them a beautiful life together and you an awesome weekend! ๐๐๐น
Oh you will have to come and visit. I know right and I have more pics next time. Glad you enjoyed the view. Awww very sweet of you.. she was thrilled to be featured.. they are sooo dear and I’ll pass that kind message along. You have a great weekend as well! ๐๐๐
I will one of these days when the restrictions lift. Thank you, Cindy. ๐
Letโs hope sooner than later!!! ๐
Oh, I do hope, girl! You know it! ๐โค
fingers crossed!!๐
Same here! ๐
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And it will be awesome!๐๐
You betcha, girl! Hiking through nature! Ahhh! ๐๐๐
oh that’s a great mantra and visual to keep in your head!!๐๐
Some amazing photos, everyone – including you – seemed to have a great time! Congrats to the happy couple, and I hope you got some good ideas for your bathroom ๐
Thanks Dear Clive. Sooo glad you liked my pics.. Aren’t they amazing .. oh for young love. I’m getting there on the bathroom Ideas thanks a lot. Oh can’t wait to share with you my daughter winning tickets on the radio to an amazing musician in a couple of weeks.. she was over the moon.. but I don’t think you love country.. right? ๐๐๐
Good to know itโs going well, and yes they did look great. Itโs wonderful that she has won the competition – it rather depends on the musician: I like a lot of country but some of it does nothing for me. Like a lot of musical genres, really. Iโll be interested to see how it goes ๐
Oh thanks a lot.. you know you and I would laugh but we got the recording by calling the radio station and i guess she was screaming in excitement and shaking she said.. lol. I actually like him a lot. I think hahahaha.,. ๐๐
I donโt think you mentioned in the post who youโll be seeing – if you say, Iโll see if Iโve heard of him, as there are loads out there that havenโt come across my radar ๐
It’s a surprise.. lol.. xoxoxoxo๐
Youโre such a tease! I bet you donโt really know, do you? ๐
Hahahahahahaha.. time will tell.. ๐
Oh Cindy, what can I say .. that wasa thoroughly engrossing and enjoyable article to read … it kept me captivated while having my Saturday morning brekkie and coffee … and your Haiku were fabulous … Thank you for sharing your trip with us … Cheers. Ivor ๐๐๐๐ค๐
๐ Ivor.. so kind o you and so nice of you to sam my friend. I’m happy that you enjoyed it and had a little coffee and brekkie (is that a break or a biscuit?.. lol ) with me..! Happy you liked my Haikus as well and you came and visited … thanks sooo much!! ๐๐๐๐๐ xo
My pleasure Cindy
Appreciated!๐
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Well, well, well. ๐คจ So, you were on a whirlwind trip filled with spectacular views, good conversations, and lots of romance no doubt! Girl, you have got to be tired, but at least you had one heck of a FUNyay time on your much needed trip. The photos are awesome and your haiku was a nice complement to your narration! Enjoy your beautiful weekend my dear! I think you should rest before embarking on that bathroom project though! ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐คฃ
Awww thanks Kym and it had to cute it short.. lol.. I was like.. wow this is long and NO ONE wants to read that much including me lol and the dentist “saved” us all lol
It was a great trip and I really appreciate your sweet comment. Sooo happy you liked my clicks and haikus my dear friend. I will and you have a great one too. Good call on waiting on the remodle! ๐๐๐
Yeah girl, after coming off such a wondrous trip, why get caught up in the stress of remodeling right now? Besides, I don’t think the bathroom is going anywhere any time soon! LOL ๐คฃ๐๐๐
I might sink down the cracks of the tub.. lol! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ no baths for me for awhile
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Way to go with the haikus! Wonderful photos from what seems like a great trip.
Thanks a lot Mark.. I appreciate that coming from the sups picture and haiku writer!!! ๐๐
Loved this post, Cindy! Looks like a fun whirlwind trip. Gorgeous photos. Everyone looks healthy and happy! <3 I guess Californians are doing their rain dance. I hope you get some rain! ๐ Have a great weekend! Maybe rest up a little bit?
Oh Thanks so much my dear Cheryl! It really was and I had to cute it short.. ๐คฃ maybe part 2 next week. They were a and even the bride sent me a thank you for posting.. sooo sweet! Oh my you got that right.. sadly. I will and Yes, i will try and you do the same my friend๐๐
What a lovely post and wondrous poems, dear Cindy! Gosh all the pics are so beautiful. Iโve not been to that part of CA in a long time. Enticing. Love and light to you too, my dear. โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ๐น๐บ๐
I’m thrilled you liked it Jeff and liked my poems and pics. You have to get there.. you will love.. lots of great spots to hang and enjoy. I’ll meet you there. Thanks dear friend and love and light back! ๐๐ท๐ค
Indeed, I do. Itโs been many years since Iโve been in those areas. So beautiful. Meet there, deal! Thank you, dear Cindy! ๐นโค๏ธ๐
Awesome.. I’ll look forward to it. ๐โ๏ธ๐
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Hi Cindy! What an enjoyable trip! Love the pictures and the poem. Wonderful! Have fun! ๐
Thank so much .. I’m so glad you like all of my pics and poems!! ๐๐
You’re most welcome ๐
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Looks like you had a busy and very enjoyable getaway! Thanks for sharing Cindy. ๐๐๐น
Totally!!! Thanks for dropping in John!! ๐๐๐๐ท
Looks like you had fun auntie!! Those views are awesome. I am almost jealous.
And omg that is true, the husband is already trained๐
You look gorgeous in every pic!
Hope you have a great weekend!!
SMiLes Dear Cindy i Surely Will Relate to Some of Your
Adventures Like Your Remodeling Job As We Waited
6 Months for A New Panoramic Sliding View Window
Of Our Forest Back Yard With All The Covid-19 Delays
In Spending
Money these
Days Supply
And Demand
As They Say
Hehe Still No New
Subarus For Sale Either Haha
Anyway it worked out Okay Except
For A Small Flaw in the Middle Part
of the Five Feet High By Eight Feet
Wide Sliding Window That Means
A New Replacement Part for that
Just Like the Front Door We
Recently Had Installed
By Lowe’s Yet that’s
Okay and Yeah
Speaking of the
Dentist Feeling A Bit
Royal HAha After Getting
A Molar Crown From Yes A
Chip of That Tooth Chomping
Down on A Chicken Bone
True It Wasn’t A Smart
Thing to Do Yet
i Was Just
So Ravenously
Hungry That Day hehe
And Yes The Dentist Did
Say i have the Second
Biggest Tooth on the Chart
Behind A Gorilla i Guess HAha…
What A Handsome Couple For A Wedding
And Good Luck For Your Daughter Doing the
Same Some Day Soon Perhaps You Will Arrange
For Another Blind Date With SMiLes Happy Weekend my FRiEnD..:)
You make me smile Fred.
Thanks and yeah a busy fun trip.
Wow that was a long wait and I hear things are lighting up a bit!
oh glad you’re on the mend.
lots to do this year alrighgty. glad you like the pics and thanks for all of the kind wishes to the bride and groom and you’re right..
Thanks a lot always.. ๐
So Happy i Made
You SMile Dear
Cindy
When
i Die The
Only Award
For Eulogy i
Prayโฆ
โHe Painted
The Most SMiLesโ
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oh I love that.. ๐๐๐
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You are enjoying so much!โค
I know and that was only part 1 lol.
what up for the weekend? ๐
Wow! Part 2 awaited๐
Nothing… duty๐ฅบ๐ฅบ
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Work on the weekend too โฆ no Reat for the wicked
I am no wicked…am an innocent girl๐
hahahahaaha I would agree with that.. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
should we ask da man.. ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Why ask the man? You and I both know I am innocent ๐คฃ๐คฃ
You’ve got a point there!!!! NEVER!!!
and even if you weren’t we’d never admit it..
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Hahaaha! Why not
girl… you were in spam.. now I forget.. ๐
oh UR2 cute for words!!!
Oh well, you’ll have to live vicariously through me then. I’m sitting in my robe still. ๐คฃ
butt sore cat on lap won’t move……see now duty will look good to you! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Hahahaha! Medical school still sucks๐คญ
see so you’d rather had a cat on your lap. ๐คฃ๐ฑ
Why not๐
oh man.. you must be tye tye… you’re coming around.. hahahah ๐
Everyone look so lovely! <3
awwww thanks Lolsy!! ๐๐
What a fun trip, Cindy! Awesome views and pics along with haikus are fabulous !! Will look forward to part 2. Have a great weekend ๐
Oh so glad you enjoyed the journey with me K.. Yay.. appreciated. You do the same!๐
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Cindy (not Cheryl ๐), sounds like a wonderful trip. I feel like I was tagging along. Thanks for my virtual vacation. ๐ค
Laughing ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ it so was and I’m glad you came along…. thanks and welcome.. more next week.. lol part 2 haahaha now get your pep on so you’re not dragging next week… lol๐๐
Cindy, what a lovely trip. Thanks for dragging us along. You and your daughter look charming together. There is so much to comment on, but I will leave it at thanks. Keith
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Thank you my friend.. dragging.. you weren’t leaping lol. oh thanks my friend, appreciated!๐
Thanks for sharing, Cindy. Great trip enjoyed by all. Love the photos and haiku.
You’re so welcome and thanks for dropping in Goff. So happy you liked my pics and Haiku! ๐๐๐
Cheers.
You’re welcome and happy Sunday dear Goff ๐ท
Cheers.
Wow and wow, Cindy what an awesome and wonderful post. I felt I was there with you everywhere. Lovely pics of you and your daughter. The video too is beautiful. Nice you enjoyed and had a fun trip.
Thanks so much Kamal!!! That’s so awesome I’m glad and that was a special one.. she’s a doll. She is talented and thanks tons!! ๐๐
Welcome always dear Cindy. Happy weekend. Stay blessed always ๐๐๐๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐
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What an adventure this is Cindy and what a trip you had, I am kinda jealous of you right now ๐๐
You look stunning in the blue dress by the way ๐๐
Looking forward to more update from your mini vacation ๐ค๐๐ธ
It so was Daphny.. I have no doubt your time will come!! Thanks so much for the nice compliment. so kind. Oh yay.. I better start now.. lol. Have a great day!! ๐
I do hope so ๐ค๐
You’re most welcome โค๏ธ๐ธ
Have a great day you too โค๏ธ
you’re sooo cute, thanks a .lot dear friend. On to tonight… happy Sunday! ๐๐
Aww thank you and you’reost welcome โค๏ธ๐ค
Have a wonderful week โค๏ธ๐ธ
I will and YOU do the same!๐
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What a whirlwind of activity! From the look of these fab pix, you had a great adventure!
It was and that’s only half of it.. lol.
part 2 next week. Thanks a lot Nancy it was fun. ๐๐ท
I’ve got to ask – did she choose her own “blog” name? Or is that the name that you assigned to her, Cindy?
<3
David
I asked: she said, I don’t have a blog name lol. I said well do you want one? … Renee said you all should have one. Her’s is barbican (auto correct) and I said ooops hahahah narnical and she said lolo
“Mine can be barbican”
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does everyone in the family have one?
Only 2 so far… are you thinking of it for your fam? Maybe we should have one? lol ๐คฃ
my family’s not that big so it’s not really necessary for me ๐
True, but for your daughter you could later if she wants… I mean just us as bloggers could have one but now we’re out there.. would be confusing tho maybe.
what will I ever do if/when she creates her own blog and picks a different blog name out for herself?
laughing ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ and maybe for her Papa too!
I’ll coach you through it, don’t worry๐ค
Lovely pictures…fun trip…I like your poem…thank you for your sharing, Cindy โค๏ธ โจ ๐ค
Thanks so much Navin and appreciate your visit and glad you enjoyed my trip in pics and poetry!๐
You’re welcome, Cindy…have a lovely weekend โค๏ธโจ๐ค
Thank you and you too! ๐๐
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Cindy, you visited some gorgeous places. Thanks for taking us along with you. A post packed with love, travel, a wedding, friendship, poems, smiles… a rich read! Oh, and bathroom ideas! That is helpful. ๐ Best wishes with your remodel and hope you get to relax after your busy trip. ๐ค
I did and more to share.. lol that was just half of the trip. I know sooooo good to have those ideas under my best… you know with 4 kids and the masses.. it doesn’t happen much but I savor it all my friend. ๐๐๐
Wow! You were busy! ๐ You are an amazing force of energy and love. ๐
I truly was!! Just call me the Energizer bunny ๐ฐโฆ just like you-:) ๐๐๐ hugs and love ๐
I do like to stay active, but I don’t think I could keep up with you! ๐
Oh I’m sure you could!!! ๐ ๐ค
This seems like it was such a lovely adventurous trip! So glad you had an amazing time and happy you are sharing it with us <3
Thank you so much Sandy. I’m glad you enjoyed it and so happy you enjoyed it. ๐๐๐โค๏ธ๐ท๐
Quite the time! Thanks Cindy for thinking of including us in your adventures.
It was and there’s a sequel next Fri-Yay!!!.. lol. thanks sooo much!!๐๐๐ Glad you trailed along โค๏ธ๐ทNice to have you.
They are a stunning couple! And oh, the places you’ve seen! Glad you had fun & all went well, my friend. Get some rest! (Oh, I see the dentist next week, too. ๐ข) ๐
They really are and Iโm sure they will go amazing places!!! It was a lot of fun and only part A .. lol โฆmore coming. ๐. Good luck!!
Mine was only a cleaning and my pearlies are all good!๐
Wow, what a wonderful trip you had, Cindy. Greatest things of all, meeting your best friend, met with your daughter to travel to the wedding, and the exciting wedding. Gorgeous photos and haiku! <3
We really did Miriam and you’re so right.. that was a gift alright. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The wedding was great and it’s always good to see my daughter. Oh thanks glad you enjoyed my pictures and Haiku!! ๐๐ Thanks a lot๐
What a wonderful trip you had. A beautiful daughter and a beautiful wedding! Love your haiku!
Thanks a lot Dwight.. part 2 coming lol.. we covered more ground than I could bore you with in one sitting. Glad you liked my haiku!๐๐
It was great! I could see you really enjoyed it.
awww thanks a lot! ๐
What a beautiful journey, Cindy!
I loved your Haiku, but mostly the happy vibes from all of the wedding photos!
You look stunning in your navy party dress ๐ And the bride and groom shot is Photo of the Day!! ๐
It truly was Patricia and thanks for your kind visit my friend and glad you like my Haiku! Yes, it was so much fun. Even the bride enjoyed the post..Awwww thanks so much and you are soooo right!! they rook mavelous!!! Thanks so much!๐
What wonderful reflections of a day well spent! Gorgeous pictures and I can indeed see why itโs one of the โplaces TO visitโ! For a second, I thought it was your daughter getting married ๐ (Anyeay, Thatโs going to happen soon, too ๐คฉ๐).
Happy Monday to you! I was pissed when my Sunday was spoiled by the realisation that itโs Monday ๐ก
Thanks so much Sam, it was a great time and part 2 next Fri Yay ๐คฃ . Glad you like the clicks and yes it is an incredible place. They are still trying to figure out the venue. ๐คฃ Thanks a lot.. i’m still on Sunday and I do know how fast Monday wish it was Sunday roll’s around. I wrote a post on that with a song I think you will like IF you haven’t heard it before. xoxooxoxxo ๐https://uniquelyfitblog.com/2021/04/12/mundane-manic-monday/
I responded right?… It’s not showing up.. You better not be in spam!! ๐
Wow, that seems to have been an extremely fun and amazing vacation! I can’t wait to read the next part!
You are so kind!! Thanks a lot Aditi!๐๐ท๐ทโค๏ธ
You’re welcome! It really seemed like an amazing trip! I hope to go on one soon too!
Thanks and I hope you do too!! ๐