On a whim we drove down to Santa Cruz.  We took the long way down there -- more mountain driving for the hubby -- hung out until a little after sunset, and then drove back the more direct route.  Nice day trip.  Still can't get over the fact that we can take short trips like this to get to places like Santa Cruz or the Sonoma area.  Nice... :)
On a whim we drove down to Santa Cruz.  We took the long way down there -- more mountain driving for the hubby -- hung out until a little after sunset, and then drove back the more direct route.  Nice day trip.  Still can't get over the fact that we can take short trips like this to get to places like Santa Cruz or the Sonoma area.  Nice... :)
Pixel kind of looks like he's thinking about the squirrel in the tree outside that he and Sprite were staring at. :)
Sprite in the new lounger we got for the kitties.  He is a natural-born lounger; we just gave him a new place to do it in. :)
Pixel was the first to spot the squirrel in the tree outside the window. He dashed to the kitchen from his usual perch atop the bookshelves in the family room. Sprite soon followed. They were captivated by the squirrel snacking in the tree and watched until he (or she) went on his way.
Sometimes when we look at Pixel on his perch atop the bookshelf, he goes into "I'm the most adorable cat ever!" mode, rolling around, staring at us with his face all puffed out and cute and round...  You cannot resist the cuteness!
Finally took a drive all the way down Calaveras Blvd. into the mountains to hwy 680.  This is the Calaveras Reservoir.
Finally took a drive all the way down Calaveras Blvd. into the mountains to hwy 680.  This is a (the?) barrier at the Calaveras Reservoir.
Finally took a drive all the way down Calaveras Blvd. into the mountains to hwy 680.  Really liked the light shining here.
On a whim we drove down to Santa Cruz. We took the long way down there -- more mountain driving for the hubby -- hung out until a little after sunset, and then drove back the more direct route. Nice day trip. Still can't get over the fact that we can take short trips like this to get to places like Santa Cruz or the Sonoma area. Nice... :)
On a whim we drove down to Santa Cruz.  We took the long way down there -- more mountain driving for the hubby -- hung out until a little after sunset, and then drove back the more direct route.  Nice day trip.  Still can't get over the fact that we can take short trips like this to get to places like Santa Cruz or the Sonoma area.  Nice... :)
On a whim we drove down to Santa Cruz. We took the long way down there -- more mountain driving for the hubby -- hung out until a little after sunset, and then drove back the more direct route. Nice day trip. Still can't get over the fact that we can take short trips like this to get to places like Santa Cruz or the Sonoma area. Nice... :)
See photo in original gallery.