Travel

Fountain in park

Park in Ojai

Sign in park

View of hills from bus

Self shot

View of hills on ride back from Ojai

Hottie on the bus didnt know I took his picture

Old fashioned platter in antique shop in Ventura

Rock sculpture at beach in Ventura

Another art piece at the beach

I went with my friend Edna to see this city called Ojai up in ventura county that has a reputation of being a new agie type town. I thought it would be fun to check it out. It only has a population of 8000. So we took amtrak and then a local bus. It took approx 3 hours. It was relaxing but doubt I will go back. Ya see, the people seemed pretentious and overall the town was just too small. We did stop in Ventura and walked down Main Street. It was a little more interesting actually than Ojai. We both agreed that it was worth returning there sometime instead. I took some photos of course.

Long Beach Pier

Pond by Hilton

Fountain at Entrance

Queen Mary Ship

Mock Pirate Ship

Bridge to Pier

Blue Line Stop

Yard of Trucks

Guess Who

Me Again

I took a trip down to long beach to be near the ocean. I had not gone down to the pier area before. It was a nice sunny day so I got some good shots even with my small travel camera. It was an exercise in grounding. I needed to be near water according to my spirit guide. So I went on the train and did feel better after spending the day there. I have been reading a few books on Wicca which is the religion which I practice. Its difficult to explain to those who follow the judeo-christian model ; however, lets just say it allows a person to live as one with the earth. I am what is called a Green Witch. If you want to know what that means, look it up 🙂

A shot from the plane

My cousin David and wife Simone

I had a very nice relaxing trip back home visiting with parents and nieces and such. I am glad I do not live in the midwest though. Wow, seriously closed minded when it comes to my hair. However I enjoyed visiting with the fam. I stayed with my sister in her large house. I had my own bedroom and bathroom. Here are some photos.

View of Pasadena freeway

Love Shenaynay’s Boots

Afloat Sushi Bar

Metrolink Train at Union Station

You guessed it, me

Well I took a fun trip on the yellow line to Pasadena for a change of pace. I took my small camera and felt motivated to take a few photos along the way.

Cactus Garden outside
Tipi exhibit
Collection of Moccasins
Collection of Knives
Sample Village carved from wood
I went with a friend to see the Autry American Indian museum near Pasadena. I have always found native american culture to be very interesting and relate to a lot of their spirituality. One of these days I should visit a reservation since there are several in southern california. I was thinking I would have a lot of photo events this weekend since its Indenpendance Day but I have nothing scheduled at all. I guess I will have to improvise on my own.