This sounds like a spectacular road trip! I love long road trips like this where you stop off in multiple places and explore new things. I did San Diego to Lake Tahoe one year and it was awesome seeing all sorts of things! Santa Barbara was of course one of the many destinations we went and we loved it! Perfect beaches and great places to eat as well. Their downtown area was really nice too and looks like they had some excellent shopping too! We only got to stay a night but we've been back since and it's now a one of our favorite places to go. The Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com) is where we stayed and it was great. Cheap and they gave us a great room for a comfortable stay!
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Thanks v much for the postcard - glad you loved SF, makes me feel nostalgic for our wandering days!! Hope you are enjoying/have enjoyed the rest of your doobying in the US and then lovely Aussie Trailer awaits (sigh)...
See you soon chickies
Love Em, Jim & Sambo xxx
Au reviour The Rat and the Gingerwelshy. Just caught up with the blog again. Very envious of the sun and fun you are having. So pleased that you are having a good time and the trip is all you dreamt it would be. Miss you and keep posting. Cx
Next time you are in Santa Barbara you should definitely stop and take a day to enjoy the area. I suggest going to dinner down by the pier and then getting the local's favorite, McConnell's Ice Cream, for dessert. Stroll around State Street and take in the city - it may be small but it's huge in the way of a friendly, beachy vibe. If you need a place to stay for the night, there are plenty of budget-friendly hotels if you know where to look. I enjoy the Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com) on upper State. My family and I stumbled across the hotel a few years ago and have been going back ever since. Great service and great value!
Hi Both ,
Really been enjoying reading your blog and especially looking at the fab pics you've both been taking. The little ones have been impressed with the pics of all the lovely food ... Alfie really liked the 'slice' of pizza ... yum !!! SO GLAD YOUR HAVIG A FAB TIME
LUV CHAR + CO X X X
Happy New Year Waltigans!! Hey guys, Happy New Year to y'all, so glad to hear you're enjoying the good ole US of A and are up to your usual hijinks! Enjoy the rest of Californiay and look forward to hearing your next update soon, love Em, James & Sambo xxx
This is about the Rattywally Adventures (Elaine & Anna's big trip) which will culminate in an intensive investigation of what New Zealand has to offer ;o) x... full info
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Lovely blog and prayer
Just curious is that prayer at the end traditional or created by you?