#2638 Sunday with Sandy

I am still in Southern California, spending the weekend with my sister and my mamacita. Lizzie and I had a big, full day of fun planned, and we got started early with an easy walk on a local trail. One of my favorite things about walking here is that there are lots of trails nearby. Mostly they are a mixture of trails through the hills with and without houses right on the trail. My favorite things are eucalyptus trees. I love the way they smell.

After the walk, which took about an hour, Lizzie and I had some breakfast, then went to Target so we could get the second half of her birthday gift, a coffee maker! We haven't tried it out yet, but I'm looking forward so some freshly brewed coffee in the morning. I hope she likes making her coffee at home as much as I do. Starbucks is great, but there's a lot to be said for having your own pot at home.

This afternoon, Lizzie and I went to see the movie King Richard.  I'm not sure if it is completely accurate or anything, although I have heard that both Venus and Serena Williams signed off on the film. We really enjoyed it. Lizzie and I like tennis and admire the Williams sisters very much. I know we both cried at various times during the movie. Good stuff. Can't really go wrong with a sports-related movie.

After the movie, we came home to pick up Mom and drove out the Seal Beach to watch the sunset. The sky was clear and blue, the tide was out with teeny little waves lapping up on the shore. Totally gorgeous sunset tonight. I felt so glad to be there with my womenfolk.

When will I learn to take off my glasses when I take the photo and control my smile?

I'll keep working on it, but this is a bit better.

When the sun said it's final good-bye for the day, we headed to Huntington Beach for dinner at El Ranchito. Here's another thing I want to learn: when to order just one enchilada. I was so hungry that I ordered two chicken enchiladas and they were big and filling. 

It was a good meal. I like Mexican food a whole bunch. We wandered up the street a little way. There was a block that was closed to vehicle traffic and many restaurants had tables set up in the street. It was fun. We found a dessert place called The Funnel Hut that made fresh churros, so even though we were  full from dinner, we went ahead and had a churro. It was delicious and totally pushed me into the uncomfortable zone. Note to self and sister: next time we will share a dessert. 

When we got home, we shared photos via Air Drop and chatted about the day. I get to stay until tomorrow afternoon. Lizzie has to work in the morning, and that's okay. I will have a leisurely morning writing and reading and enjoying my day off. Hopefully it will be nice weather and I'll be able to sit outside for a little while.