Well, the Internet type - not the water type!  Today was a good day.  I started out at the local Starbucks with coffee and a berry scone. 

I went to the local Ross store to look for a small skillet that has grids so I can grill some chicken.  No skillet, so I went to look at the shoes.  I told myself that I would only look and not buy.....  There were some really cute dressy shoes by Nina with ankle straps that I was tempted to buy.  Then I found a pair of hiking tennis type shoes that were comfortable and great!  So, I bought them.  Gee, I knew that the "don't buy shoes" mantra wouldn't work! 

Cali and I proceeded to the beach area near the downtown to watch the surfers.  Cali is usually such a sweet tempered dog, but today she was barking wildly at the big dogs as we walked by.  We stayed parked at the beach all day, where I read, took a "basin bath," or in some circles is known as a Navy bath or P.T.A. bath.  (No, I will not explain what P.T.A. means, but it does refer to bodily parts.) 

We came to the downtown area, where I had a great Greek salad, piece of Pesto pizza, and a diet Coke from a place called "Pizza My Heart."  The library was closed but I ventured to a coffee shop that I had remembered in my previous travels to Santa Cruz.  So, now I am connected to the wireless network there and enjoying a double Cafe Mocha.  :-)  Cali is happy in the RV since I gave her some peanut butter in her Kong before I left. 

I talked to my friend in Monterey today (who is out-of-town) in Pennsylvania, and I'm going to visit him on Thursday and go out ballroom dancing on Friday.  He's a nice guy and I'm really looking forward to seeing him again. 

So, all-in-all it was a good day - good coffee, shoes, and a beautiful beach.  I feel blessed. 

The Santa Cruz Mission
Santa Cruz Surfing Monument
Surfers Waiting for the "Wave"
He Caught One!
Santa Cruz Boardwalk