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E.G.D.April Showers Bring May Flowers to Big Sur
Posted by Jody on May 28, 2013
Early May 2013 in Big Sur on the Northern California Coast
Greg and I found this delightful variety of springtime blossoms along the coast just a few miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The sugar-white sand beach and turquoise blue Pacific Ocean combined to present a breathtaking backdrop for this colorful carpet of wildflowers. (CA-1/Cabrillo Hwy)
Historically, the name Big Sur was derived from that unexplored and unmapped wilderness area which lies along the coast south of Monterey. It was simply called el paÃs grande del sur, the Big South Country. Today, Big Sur refers to that 90-mile stretch of rugged and awesomely beautiful coastline between Carmel to the north and San Simeon (Hearst Castle) to the south. Highway One winds along its length and is flanked on one side by the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains and on the other by the rocky Pacific Coast.
Source: Big Sur Guide
Big Sur maps and information: Big Sur Chamber of Commerce
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cindy knoke said
So gorgeous!
Jody said
Thanks so much! We were so tickled to find such a lovely pathway to a beautiful beach!
Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife said
So beautiful!
Jody said
Thanks so much! It’s one of those beaches that you just want to share with everyone!!
underatopazsky said
Stunning photos as usual! So glad the sea glass canvas arrived safely and that you love it. It’s wonderful to think those little bits of English sea glass have crossed the Atlantic and found such a good home. :o)
Jody said
Thanks so much! This beach was such a special find! ~Your lovely beach treasures are happily displayed in their new home in the Desert Southwest! 🙂
nutsfortreasure said
How Glorious!
Jody said
Yes! Thank you so much! I was absolutely amazed with such a glorious beach backed by this amazing carpet of colorful blooms! 🙂
nutsfortreasure said
I love when they allow the land to meet the sea in it’s wild state of beauty not manicured 🙂
Jody said
Me too! 🙂
nutsfortreasure said
🙂
nutsfortreasure said
Did you see the photo I have on my Facebook page we are trying to identify this poor bird I found in the dead of winter along our coast here in NH
Jody said
On, no, I didn’t. I’ve been traveling most of the month & have not been able to keep up the way I’d like to. I’ll have a look!
nutsfortreasure said
Thanks it is a few days back
Jody said
I’m lost! Will you please send me the link?
nutsfortreasure said
ok
nutsfortreasure said
Jody said
It looks like a White-breasted/White-necked Cormorant or a Great Cormorant to me. That must have been pretty tough for you. Very sad.
nutsfortreasure said
It was and thanks so much it was not looking good and I did not know what to do 😦
Fork in My Eye said
Beautiful. One day, I’m hope to see it in person.
Jody said
Oh, it’s an absolute must-do! We had no idea what was down the path from the highway. There was no signage to indicate whether it was an overlook or beach. It was such a thrill!