A Golden Coast (Love-)Story

Chapter 25: A Golden Coast (Love-)Story

FYI: The Pacific Coast Highway, aka Route #1 is
a significant connection between south and north
California. This illustrious path winds graciously
alongside stunning nature sights and the most
beautiful beaches of the wonderful state California,
presenting tourists, locals, visitors and adventure
or retreat-seeking peeps also lovely resorts, great
camping grounds and excellent sea-food eateries.

Driving the longest route of The Golden State many
times up and down, I have always been mesmerized
by the stunning beauty of nature and the endless
recreational possibilities. From San Diego to Santa
Barbara - this is the part I have covered and
discovered - and have fallen in love with. Here is
one Golden Coast story:

"Where are you guys going", the kind saleswoman
asked me at the Nordstrom shoe department ...
This is when I bought a cute pair of brown cowgirl
booties that matched my little Louis Vuitton bag.
Now I was fashionably set for the ultimate Golden
Coast romantic adventure.
... The following day - a beautiful, hot summer noon -
my date (a person I didn't meet before) rang my
doorbell. In this istant I didn't know that this was
the beginning of a the longest, most exciting
rendevouz I ever have experienced: This dashing
gentleman carried me off on a trip I won't forget.

A secluded little horse ranch in the Santa Monica
Mountains was to be the first stop of our journey.
We hit the PCH - excited about our first encounter
and for the adventure that was lying ahead...
While cherishing each others company and
savoring magical moments of romance, we
discovered Santa Monica's mountains on horse's
backs. Aromas of dense shrubs and dry trees
mingled with a fresh ocean breeze, and a cloud of
sand and dust was being swirled up by horse's
hoofs. As the wind stroked my hair I inhaled
deeply; looking down from my white horse, even
deeper down the cliffs, I discovered the dark blue
ocean unfolding before me... what a staggering
height, what a stunning view!

We rode up even higher, galloped lush meadows and
walked up narrow paths and steep hills. From the very
top the horizon, exuberantly framed by the beauty of
nature presented itself to us in it's fullest glory: at
set of sun the sky turned a lush pink-orange mingling
with the brightly glittering sea.

Overwhelmed and loaded with adrenalin we hit the
road again, further riding the PCH looking out for a
spot to celebrate the night with a romantic dinner.
Paradise Cove - a secluded sea-food ocean side eatery -
which serves drinks and food alongside a lovely view
over the pacific - seemed perfect for a candle light
dinner under the stars.
Watching into each others eyes, my date and I indulged
in another magical moment while sitting in the sand
two feet away from the water. The rush of the waves
created a lovely soundtrack and the stars sparkled
bright as we toasted to love with Champagne...

Our next stop was the Santa Monica pier where we
ended up in the famous ferris wheel. The moon
was shining bright and the moment was truly
mesmerizing when the two of us settled back in a
booth and the wheel started moving slowly it's way
up... After going for a few rounds the wheel sudennly
stopped routating and intoxicated by the sweet
romance we found ourselves in a passionate clinch...
Just like in one of those cute romantic-comedy
scenes.