California

Hot Air Balloons

January 20, 2012

Driving back from Del Mar beach this weekend, with a thoroughly worn out dog whose damp fur clumped in little spikes bound together with sand and sea salt, I saw a magical sight: three hot air balloons hovering in the sky up ahead. Two hung low in the sky, grazing the horizon, but the middle [...]

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Lunar Eclipse, California

December 12, 2011

Mr. Fizgig and I enjoyed a long walk on the beach in Encinitas Friday night. I brought my camera in anticipation of the moonlight, knowing that just a few hours later there would be a lunar eclipse. We were late to bed and early (5 am) to rise to see the staggering sight of the [...]

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A Short Hike to Daley Ranch, Escondido

November 18, 2011

For as long as Mr. Fizgig and I find ourselves temporarily living in Escondido, we are determined to find wonderful treats, tucked away in urban nooks and crannies, or off the beaten path. A few weeks ago, we drove into town at 9pm on a Friday night. It was dead! Save for a couple of [...]

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Dog + Beach = Bliss

November 5, 2011

One of the best things about living in California is access to the beach. Specifically, the kind where you can let your dog run around off-leash. It’s doggie heaven for Banjo, and blissful for us. I can’t think of a better reason to voluntarily wade up to my thighs in jeans other than to teach [...]

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Queen Califia’s Magical Circle Garden

October 21, 2011

It was a bright, autumnal afternoon, and Mr. Fizgig had a surprise up his sleeve: “Let’s go out”, he said. “And bring your camera…” he added, cryptically. Half an hour later, we arrived at Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, and I was spellbound! It was like Gaudí and Tim Burton decided to collaborate on a beautiful [...]

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Autumn in California

September 21, 2011

I’m a Brit. In California. When it comes to NOT talking about the weather, I don’t stand a chance! When asked how I’m doing, I can’t help but mention the lovely sunshine here. Sunshine makes everything better. When I look at myself in the mirror, I can’t help but be pleased by my suntan – [...]

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California? I Can Hardly Believe It!

June 27, 2011

Day 11: Williams, AZ to Escondido, CA – 467 miles / 746 kms Odometer: 17819 miles – 4,153 miles driven in total! We arose early. Although we were sorry to be on our last day of our epic cross-country road trip, we were also excited about beginning the next chapter of our life in California. [...]

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The In-Between Stage

April 21, 2011

[In my best Brooklyn accent] "I ain't got no cowboy boots, but I blend!"

So much has happened since we arrived in California, and yet so little. I noticed the other day that my fringe (bangs) really need a trim, but I don’t have a hairdresser out here yet. Somehow, my hair has become a metaphor for my life: they’re both at an in-between stage. So, I thought I’d [...]

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California, I’m Coming Home

February 11, 2011

So sang Joni Mitchell in her beautiful folk song, “California”. For those of you who also follow my flaurena™ and Shyhound™ blogs, you may already be aware of my plans to move to Los Angeles in March/April. What you might not realise is that Mr. Fizgig and I will be driving the 3,000 miles (5,000kms) [...]

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