New year’s whales
Ploddingly slow swim ~ migrating female gray whales ~ going to give birth To end the old year and ring in the new, I went whale-watching with my friend Nora (and a boatload of other people). It was… Read More
King tides
Waves thunder under ~ boardwalks and building pilings ~ a morning king tide This week along the California coast we’re experiencing what’s commonly called a “king tide.” It’s an especially high seasonal (in this case winter) tide. We’re getting a… Read More
My introduction to the bay
My fascination with the Monterey area began when I was a teenager and developed in stages over many decades. I grew up in San Diego. During one summer family-camping vacation, we drove up the California coast. When we… Read More
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