In celebration of the purchase of my new camera, I will, over the course of the next few posts, share a photo journal of the recent, quick excursion we just took during the college kids' Spring Break to Eureka, California.
Eureka is one of our favorite places to visit. My 87, almost 88, year-old Grandma lives there....and we always take day trips while we visit...to give Great-Grandma a break from all of our noise and bodies (we take up a lot of space in a small house!)...and we have a our favorite haunts. We have so many favorite spots...that we have to neglect some of them, some of the time. We NEVER neglect our favorite used bookstore, though!
On to the photo show.........
Our favorite book store........
Various views of Old Town......
We shop at this St. Vincent's thrift store......
There is a pier to walk and enjoy......we had no time for it this visit.....
We love this store.....full of Celtic items and other fun stuff, including jewelry, swords, shoes and clothing. Anne purchased a journal on this visit.
In the center of Old Town is a gazebo and fountain.
Malachy wandering.....
The six kids of Our Hearts' Haven......
Malachy 7, Anne 20, Garrett 12, Matthew 18, Maddelyn 13, Sarah 16
There is another used bookstore....very cool set-up.....but there was always a grumpy man in there....who never seemed pleased to see me and my six children over the last two decades.....I noticed right away the energy had changed. NEW OWNERS!!! And, he is a pleasant man! Anne bought a book.......Matthew scored big.......13 books for 13 dollars.......and I found a copy of Whittier's poems for only a dollar.
It has been 20 years now since my one visit to Ireland. I still miss it so. I always step inside this store to touch, feel, smell Ireland. I cannot afford anything in this store......but everything is so lovely.
It took me over a week to decide if I like my new camera......all of the photos were downloaded to Anne's laptop....and the pictures all felt lacking........especially in color. They look so much better on my computer.
To enjoy Anne's point of view......click here.
Have a blessed day!
With love & prayers,
Chari
1 comment:
Looks like you had a lovely time. I'll have to visit that Irish shop when we go. We plan on going camping at the coast just before school lets out. The kids have never seen the ocean for real. I hope Garret had a great birthday, and it looks like you and your new camera are getting on beautifully. Love from the big city to the south, Gloria.
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