San Clemente (Part 2)

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, it rained relentlessly for almost our entire stay in San Clemente, California last week. On Friday the sun finally came out, and although it was still chilly I prevailed on Janet's cousin Arthur to chauffeur me around town. I have been to San Clemente many times and I always make it a point to visit Stewart Surfboards (above) so I can buy a new t-shirt. The surfboard in front of the store says something to effect of  "You can't buy happiness, but you can buy a surfboard and go surfing and that'll make you happy." I'm paraphrasing since I didn't take a picture of the whole board, sorry! After our stop at Stewart's, we made our way to the water. Living in landlocked Colorado, I crave the ocean, even if it's chilly out. I'll share some great views of the Pacific tomorrow.

San Clemente (Part 1)

We spent all of last week in California visiting our good friends Janet and Ethan, their daughter Rachel, and Janet's cousin Arthur. They live in San Clemente, toward the bottom of Orange County. As you can see, it was quite chilly and very rainy. Not exactly what you think of when you conjure up sunny southern California in your mind's eye! It wasn't until our last full day there that the sun came out. The bad weather didn't bother us though; we actually stayed "home" for the most part and didn't do much in the way of sightseeing. Mostly we helped out with projects around their house, which is why you see a picture of a very soggy garden center at the bottom of this post -- I helped them plant an herb and veggie garden in the rain! I love gardening, even if I get soaked. More (sunnier) pictures tomorrow!

Sunday Style!

Stalking people in the supermarket again! I just really liked her boots. Here dress was cute too.

Downtown Fountain (Part 4)

Fountain's downtown is only about two blocks long, so it's not exactly a strenuous walk. This fine old bank is across the street from the yoga studio I posted about earlier.

Downtown Fountain (Part 3)

A cute old church that looks well loved, and across the street a museum that's only open on Saturdays so I didn't go in.

Downtown Fountain (Part 2)

More from my brief visit to Fountain. This building used to house a secondhand store on the ground floor. I think perhaps the upstairs may have been an apartment. It looks like it's been fixed up now, and now there's a yoga studio here.

Downtown Fountain (Part 1)

I took a little detour through Fountain on the way home from Pueblo last Thursday. It's been a while since I've hung out here. Fountain is growing along with the rest of our metro area, but its tiny downtown still has a small town feel. Here's the city hall. More tomorrow.