8 of 52: Year of Ocean

The weather for this family walk yesterday was gorgeous. Gloriously sunny, breezy, warm. Nothing like last week's weather. Spring has definitely sprung here in LA (though the time change springing us forward does not a happy Justine make).After an incredibly busy week, where one or both of us were out every night, sometimes not getting to bed until midnight, we woke up Saturday refreshed. Being asleep by 10pm on a Friday night has its advantages.H decided on a beach walk for Carter, and of course I tagged along. We ended up south of the Venice pier, walking on the beach, Carter saying Hi to other dogs. We took our shoes off and put our toes in the very chilly sand. (Putting my feet in sand feels like vacation every.single.time.)South down the beach and then East, we ended up on the Ballona creek / westlands footpath, which I didn't even know existed. Isn't it crazy we've here for almost 5 years and I've never known walked this footpath?We made our way back to the streets, fantasizing about living in the water-front homes, and ended up at the Cow's End in Venice.We ate bacon, egg and cheese on bagels, sipped coffee and tea, and watched the other doggies walk by with their owners. The sun was warm and turned my cheeks red. It was a perfect morning walk and I was grateful for the quiet, alone time with H. Carter was pretty satisfied too.*See all of my Year of Ocean