We have heard that Fall brings Sunshine and less fog. Well I wasn't about to get my hopes up after going through this FOGGY SUMMER! But whoohoo here comes the sun! I realize it's a rare experience. But it is a glorious one. The beauty here is breath taking! The Sunset last night was vivid colors of blues, oranges and yellows. We watched as above the ocean as the sun drifted and disappeared into the Pacific Ocean like magic.
Each October there is a Pumpkin festival down Main Street. It is both fun and dreaded by locals. It brings in people from all around the Bay area causing massive traffic jams. The plus side is the pumpkin field that line Highway 92. The vibrant orange rows of pumpkins against growing green foliage of green peas and corn mixed in with wildflowers is worth a few extra drives over the hill.
Yesterday was a fun day. James had a few hours off of work and we headed out to explore things we haven't experienced. We couldn't stay in on this most spectacular rare 70 degree day.
We first hit a little sandwich shop on Main Street. Wow was that sandwich scrumptious! I had the hot pastrami. The bread is freshly baked, and the pickles added to the best sandwich I've eaten in years. Or maybe it was just the atmosphere of the man singing and playing his guitar and the sunshine? either way it was like we were on vacation within five minutes of our home.
We then stopped to get Britt at school and buy a bus pass for her. The night was also a new experience. We went to check out Redwood City. Loved the town Center. It was charming and yet exciting as the BART train flew by with it's commuter filled cars. They were having a Salsa Festival. There was a crowd of people listening to Salsa music while some were doing the Salsa Dance. Quite electric and uptown compared to Half Moon Bay. I kind of liked what I saw. And interestingly the population was mostly caucasian. I am going back there to try the many fun Restaurants and shops that I am deprived of In Half Moon Bay. They had a Johnny Rockets and a Kentucky Fried Chicken. I know really missing a Kentucky Fried Chicken is lame, but it is also true!
While we were in Redwood City friends the Conran's from our ward called and asked us to come and watch a move at their house. She is the Relief Society President and he is in the Stake Presidency. They had also invited another couple from Pacifica named the Cooks. Dean Cook is in the Ward Bishopric. We accepted their offer because we miss our friendships from Utah. And we figured this was a good thing for us. We watched Bedazzled with their fun big screen theatre room. The movie? Well I was wondering weather to walk out of the neighbor's house or stay? It wasn't that bad, but it wasn't that good either. We all agreed it was borderline turn the channel. Anyway, it was good company. And to say neighbors I mean 15 minute drive away neighbors. That's just how it is.
Headed home and just had to stop and get a hot fudge sunday at MacDonald's. The only place in HMB that is open practically. We picked Britt up an Oreo shake to help ease her night of friend plans falling through. She was grateful and pleasant. Nice! And nice ending to a adventurous day.
FRAN
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