this weekend, B requested we check out the redwood forests.

there are so many forests to choose from and they are all about the same distance away, 

so we decided on big basin redwoods state park.

road was quite windy to get there but once we got there it was well worth it.

B believes it was the prettiest place he had ever been to (even claimed it was prettier than hawaii...)

of course he had to give a little love to the father of the forest

who wouldn't be upset? this tree was a beaut

there are so many hikes to choose from and was only $10 to enter the park!

i am sure we will be back again soon. probably next time on the bike

beach city

 there are so many beautiful sites to see so close to us so, we have made it a point to take advantage and use the weekends to explore! 

last weekend we headed to the coast of santa cruz to hike along the cliffs and bask in the sun. 

it was perfect. i felt like i was home.

after the beach, we decided to head to the crepe place to have a bite to eat (and indulge my nutella craving).

little did we know that there would be live belly dance performers to entertain us!

i was eating it all up (food, atmosphere, ladies doing their thing)

but B was a little unsure. 

it was a saturday we will never forget .