San Luis Obispo - Our First Week

Random thoughts, random happenings of our first week:

Chilly when we set out on the early dog walk, but the sun warms us soon enough.

By Wednesday, we've got two bikes from Craig's List, not fast, but who needs fast?

We see "Lincoln," our first matinee of retirement, in downtown SLO.

Carol is a map master; we'll learn the city in no time with her planning our outings.

We've been to the YMCA already.

Thursday dinner at Buona Tavola in downtown.  Four Stars.

Our first bicycle ride to our first view of the Pacific.

Our house is small, but charming.  The back yard is a lovely, private retreat.

So many cafés and restaurants to try.
We take an afternoon drive through stunning hillsides to visit a few wineries.
Three coffee shops within walking distance.
Nothing exciting to report, but we're not here for excitement.

Downtown Farmers' Market, Thursday evening:  produce, and so much more - tacos, jugglers on  unicycles, enchiladas, Cal. Hwy. Patrol outreach, hot chocolate, American Atheist Society, pizza, limes that look like lemons and taste sweeter than candy, anti-abortion protesters, a giant inflatable slide for kids - I think the entire populace strolls Higuera Street taking it all in. 

And random images, as well...
(Click on an image to see it full screen.)

 Wolff Vineyards (A nice dry riesling)

 Wolff Vineyards

Winter Vines, Chamisal Vineyards


Our private back yard

 
Looking down on SLO on a morning dog walk.

Cerro San Luis


Another Dog Walk

 

Neighborhood sights, walking the dog (again!)

Birds of Paradise (Guess what we're doing.)


Relaxing on a bike ride to Avila Beach
 
 
It's not all fun and games, you know.