East Beach

Santa Barbara's East Beach and an offshore mega yacht (appearing tiny in this photo).

Cabrillo Pavilion

Santa Barbara's East Beach Pavilion, also known as the Cabrillo Pavilion, built in 1926 and recently renovated. A trip to the restroom was a journey to another time and place and possibly even another dimension.

two kinds of Poppers

Both of these "Poppers" are worthwhile. The book I've had for decades, since around college, but I never read it properly till now. It's actually more relevant now, with all the things going on in our government, than it was when I got the book. Author and radio host Thom Hartmann has been known to cite Karl Popper. The popper below is less controversial but plays a considerable role in our lives. How many memorable movie nights has this contraption made possible?

two kinds of kalamata olives

 

Let's see - one of them is organic and in olive oil, the other is apparently not organic and in red wine vinegar. Both are pitted. Take your pick.

Ventura Outrigger Challenge

Although this festive spectacle happens annually at Ventura Harbor, we had never seen it. Indeed it was a festive spectacle, and we gained a much clearer understanding of what "outrigger" races are all about. There was a strong Hawaiian vibe to the whole thing.

marine mammal sightings

avocado egg rolls

A nice side to supplement our salad at Finney's Crafthouse. At the time I had never seen anything like it, but since then I've been noticing them here and there.