2009, April 11 & 12 - MORROW BAY & CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA

In April this year, during a visit with our son, Snehal and his family, in northern CAlifornia, we all decided to make an overnight trip to the state's central coast.

We went directly to the historic fishing village of Morrow Bay. Morrow Rock, a volcanic landmark stands at its entrance.

A dolphin statue and colorful pinwheels add to the town's ambience.

Even though it was sunny and bright, cold wind forced us to put on our sweaters and windbreakers. Many people sought shelter in the numerous gift an dboutique shops and seafood restaurants, which line the main street around the bay.

Next morning it was sunny and warm - excellent weather for a walk and photography around its picturesque bay. The azure-blue waters of the bay provided perfect background for my pictures.

After breakfast, on our way back to San Ramon, we made a brief stop at Cayucos, a quiet seaside town, just north of Morrow Bay.

It has nice sandy beaches.

The public pier is a popular spot for people to fish from, enjoy a walk or the surrounding scenery.

A girl was doing chalk-drawing on the sidewalk.

More info about Morrow Bay & Cayucos at www.morrobay.org/cm/Home.html