We lazily pedaled along the beach, from Balboa Pier to Newport Pier. Warm, salty sun on our skin and the scent of sunscreen in the breeze. Pieces of conversation and laughter as we pass by, mixing with the crashing surf making its way onto the shore.
That is how Whitney and I wrapped up our mini-vacation in OC, and that is what I miss now that we’re back home in the rainy Pacific Northwest. We rented bicycles and as we cruised around, I made notes of all the sights and sounds and smells so that I would remember. Because, let’s be honest, sometimes the memories beat the experience. Usually it’s when you get home that you realize how lucky you were because all the nuisances that come with traveling (or with any given day) fade away in comparison to the good times. But I wanted to enjoy it in the moment. I reminded myself that I should be sitting in my office at my desk at that moment, but I wasn’t. Instead, I was blessed to get to escape for a few days and soak in some sun, new sights, the refreshment that comes from being by the ocean, some sister time, and an incredible day of learning & connecting at the previous day’s workshop. Ahh but the thing with escapes is that they always end too soon and the high of the trip eases and gets replaced by reality. Which isn’t aaaalways so bad. I just hope it will bring about more inspiration and growth and…who knows what else?
Liz Kausteklis says
Love that you were able to rent bikes! Great story and great pictures to go along with it!
Whitney says
Oh, how I miss this! The bikes, the beach, the sun! Thanks for taking me back there in memory:)
Risa says
I love the bikes! But…speaking of ending too soon, I want more pics!!!
Nahl says
You’re so pretty, and I love your dress!
Lovely pictures. :)
Karina Crouch says
FUN! I am Jealous. Maybe some day we will meet again soon and ride bikes :) Great captures
kelsey loewen says
looks like a whole lot of fun! I’d do almost anything to be biking on a beach with no mosquitoes!
Kim Spears says
I can almost feel that sun! What fun pics of you and your sis. You ladies are beauuuuuutiful !!
life with kaishon says
What a fun little break! I am so glad you could go! That is just too great for words : )
Tanis Patenaude says
Oh I LOVE your Newport photos! Brings me back to when Jesse and I were just there! .. lovely!
McCall Ryan says
Cute pictures girl!! Looks like so much fun right about now!