Last weekend, after attending The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, CA (previous post), we drove the iconic 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach which was absolutely beautiful. Any view of the ocean is one where taking a zillion photos comes effortlessly. I didn’t take a zillion, but came close, so I’m including only a few here. I hope you enjoy part of Nature’s photo album.
Highway 1 along the coast 
Do you see this little guy? He blends right in, doesn’t he?
Whatever he was snacking on was much more exciting and important than us.
Bird Rock Vista Point in Pebble Beach, CA is where Brown Pelicans, Brandt’s Cormorants, Western Gulls, and Sea Lions come and go as per their mating seasons. 
Our ride. š
On the 17-mile drive surrounded by beautiful Cypress trees and that blue sky in the distance. 
And below is a poem I posted last year. Life is all about the beauty surrounding us, not giving those negative thoughts rent space, and breathing in the peace wherever you may find it…
Ever So Gently
Sometimes we get lost in our thoughtsā¦
losing focus of stars shimmering above us,
the sky turning heavenly blue for our pleasure,
raindrops falling for our essential cleansing.
We tumble too deeply into the frontal lobe
allowing negative thoughts to awaken,
permitting them to throw a tantrum.
So we must remember the wind will carry
worries and doubts across rivers and oceans,
majestic trees will sway with joy, sheltering
from shadows, and light will continue to shine,
even if only a slight glimmer peeks through.
Its glow will grow ever so gently into a bright
beacon of hope rising with the golden sun
bringing the most beautiful clarity to our vision.
Lauren Scott (c) 2022 ā¤ļø
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Thank you, Lauren, for the beautiful poem and the pictures!
Joanna
I’m so glad you enjoyed this scenery and my poem, Joanna. We’ve never driven this before, so it was a treat. š
You are more than welcome!
Joanna
Some beautiful scenery there!
Very beautiful, Binky, that’s why I almost took a zillion photos. š Thanks for stopping by!
Lauren, what a magical drive and the moody sky only adds to the sense of the drama of the landscape. You did well to not take a zillion photos – I can relate!š I loved your poem and here is to ‘a slight glimmer’ of light becoming a beacon of hope to each and every one of us!
Thanks for your magical words, Annika, and it was truly a magical drive. I’m thankful we had the chance. I still took too many photos. Sigh. š It’s great to see you, too, hope all is well! š
Thank you, all is very well! ā¤ļø
…and a sigh!!!!!
What a treat, Lauren and your poem just completes the joy ride!
Thank you, my friend! Hugs your way. ā¤ļøš·ā¤ļø
Aww, thanks for your beautiful comment, Marina. I’m so happy you enjoyed this “joy ride.” š Have a great day, dear friend, and Hugs heading your way, too!
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Ah… just got here! Hugs received and more sent to you tenfold! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Beautiful photos, Lauren. I have driven the 17 miles many times and it is always a thrill
Thanks so much, John. I’m glad you know the beauty I’m portraying here. This was our first and the timing worked out perfectly following the motorcycle event. I hope you had a relaxing break, too.
I did. Thank you.
The 17-mile drive is a favorite of ours too… although it’s been a while since we’ve driven it. I love Highway 1 too. Best with the top down š
Oh, that’s great you’ve been there before. We took Hwy 1 all the way home and it was beautiful, but we don’t have the “top down” option. I can just imagine how fun. š
Your poem reminded me of visits to the majestic redwoods and holidays at Sea Ranch.
That’s a lovely thing to “say” Ian. And places like you mention are exactly those destinations where tranquility is found in nature and appreciated. Thanks for sharing…
A wonderful place to go. It was one of my mother’s favorite drives on the coast.
I’m glad you’ve also been there, Andrew, and lovely memories of your mother, too. We had time so we drove home on Hwy 1 and it was peaceful and beautiful.
OH WOW! what views and what a beautiful poem Lauren.. May the wind continue to carry our worries and doubts.. As the Sun glistens to bring us hope.. ā¤
Much love ā¤
Thanks, Sue! It was a beautiful drive and I couldn’t help but take a million (not a zillion) pics! š Much love to you, too, and cheers to letting the wind carry our worries and doubts. xoxoxo
a very beautiful post ….and wonderfully written heart touching poem….loved it in complete…good wishes
Thanks so much for your beautiful words and visit. Iām glad you enjoyed this post. š
Lovely and beautiful poem and awesome pictures, Lauren.
Thanks so much, Kamal. I’m glad we had the chance to go on this drive. A part of California we haven’t been to in years, even though we’re only 2 1/2 hours away. š So much beauty to be seen all around us. š
Yes I completely agree with you, Lauren. The place is beautiful. You are always welcome dear.
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I love the colors and landscape in the photos; it is so different to what I know yet as lovely as the green sights I am used to! Your ending poem too has so many feelings and images in it. ā¤
Thanks so much for your beautiful comment, and I’m so glad you liked the photos and enjoyed my poem, too. š