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Fishmonger!

8/18/2015

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I spent 3 nights in the lovely coastal town of Pescadero, California. I chose this location (50 miles south of San Francisco) because I wanted to stay in the hostel housed in the historic lighthouse keepers quarters on the edge of the Pacific.  When I arrived, I was stunned by how beautiful this area is, then biked for miles each day to enjoy it. 

In the 1600's, Spanish mariners charted the area and named it Whale Point; they were followed by Azorean Portuguese in the early 1820's. The Duarte family remains more than 120 years later. In 1853, a ship out of Boston, the Carrier Pigeon, ran aground, and the area was renamed Pigeon Point in her honor. 

I could have easily spent a few more days in this lovely place but it was time to move on to Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and San Diego (my current location). Stay tuned for updates! 
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Karen Canter
8/19/2015 04:21:22 am

Hi Judy, MB turned me on to your blog. What a wonderful adventure you are having and you write about it so well! You are on my mind perhaps because your birthday is coming up next week or because MB and I have scheduled the girls hiking trip for 9/23-25. I realize you are on the other side of the country! So have a happy birthday and let me know if you make it back to the eastern shore! We have empty bedrooms... Karen

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Judy
8/22/2015 10:58:21 am

Karen,
I am SO stunned to hear from you & indeed, I've been thinking of you as YOUR birthday is right around the corner, too! Sorry you didn't have the blog address (Xmas letter?) but hope to hear from you more often now! Sorry I'll miss the annual fall hike as yes, I'll be in Colorado at that point (also fall hiking?). Drop me an email update when you can & thanks for the invite! One of these days...

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Anne-Marie
8/20/2015 03:25:27 am

What a great spot! Do the Duartes serve bacalhau and/or stuffs? Somewhat of a mirror image of Jamestown, RI, with its honeycomb-lit lighthouse and jagged shores. Does it have that great low-tide smell?

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Judy
8/22/2015 11:00:17 am

A: Do not believe they do but snapper & chips, linguica, steamers and more. Different smell of the sea here -- salty?

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sue tyler
8/20/2015 06:37:09 am

I am still enjoying your blog. You are living a dream girl! Enjoy every day. I miss you and your smile, but so glad you are loving life!

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Judy
8/22/2015 11:01:58 am

Sue, happy to hear from you & yes, sometimes I have to shake my head and laugh at myself on this tour that had little plan! Wondering if fall bike plans are in motion? Are you loving the bike? What's news? Drop me a line when you can! j.

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Claudette
8/20/2015 08:28:52 am

What a great place to visit! Guess they want to keep it that way since I'm sure most of us have not heard of it. Beautiful photos as usual. Thanks.

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Judy
8/22/2015 11:04:48 am

Claudette,
And friendly people, too. Lots of San Francisco people at the hostel for a weekend getaway but weekdays were filled with people from all over the world. The hostel thing is so great!

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Eileen
8/22/2015 02:32:13 am

Every time I read a blog I think what a beautiful location. You have outdone yourself with this hostel location. Spectacular!

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Judy
8/22/2015 11:03:41 am

Eileen,
Yes, I'm pinching myself sometimes! Still three locations behind here but catching up as I can...

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