I’ve driven a lot of roads in the U.S., and one of the very best is Highway One on the California coast.
Or, as it’s familiarly known, The One. Which implies a whole lot more than asphalt, doesn’t it? Like Buddha, or Neo from The Matrix. Regardless, it’s a spectacular road, and here’s just some of what you’ll see:
That’s what I’m talking about. (In Big Sur.)
Morning Flight
This is what all the beaches look like. It’s ridiculous.
Seals at rest.
Sam, pretending to be a seal.
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We spent our 10th anniversary at Big Sur. And to this day, it was the most beautiful place I have ever been.
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Catherine – What a wonderful place to celebrate your anniversary! I tried camping there this time but everything was full, so I’m determined to get back there again. Such a beautiful, wild place.
I spent my last two months in the U.S. army in a cottage at the Big Sur Campground (spring 1974.) It was marvelous, simply marvelous.
Jim – envy! I would love to do that. There’s no place like it.
Loved Sam being a seal.
We’re right behind you, in Yachats, Oregon! Slow down so we can meet up.
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Emilie – I love that shot of Sam, too! The pairing with the seals shot was perfect. Would love to meet up!
Gorgeous. I’ve never been on hwy 1 so i loved seeing your photos! I think we talked about beaches before. These are the types of beaches that I love, the ones where you experience the water and the pound of the surf, not the ones where you lay around in hopes of a tan. Although I’ll never criticize a seal (or a dog) for doing that.
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Manisha – Yes, we’ve talked about this, how we both prefer these beaches versus the sunbathing kind. Yes, but seals and beach-loving pups get a pass, ha.
I don’t know how I missed this from a couple of weeks ago, but I’m seeing it now. And as a NorCal girl, I have to give you a hard time about adding that article in front of the number. “The” One? That’s a dead giveaway that you spent considerable time growing up in SoCal. O.o I’ll give you a pass ONLY because I know that about you! haha
Beautiful pictures, as always. I love HIGHWAY ONE. <3 <3 <3
Deborah – Totally! 🙂 I own my SoCalness. And I’m glad you liked the pictures – such a gorgeous place to shoot.
Seals at rest on the beach? Wow!
When I drove The One last year, I didn’t get south of San Francisco. Guess another trip is in order.
In just over two weeks I leave fir twelve days in Maine! Taking a sailing cruise. A birthday present to myself. Turning 70 and no one else was gonna give me such a gift!
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Emilie – The seals, I know! They were remarkable. You definitely need to go back and further south. I saw your Maine trip, what an excellent gift to yourself! I can’t wait to see your photos and commentary. Ringing in 70 in the best way possible, in my mind.