We had a marvelous time. To be back near the ocean soothed my soul, and Steve and Carol are such fun and so interesting, it was non-stop talk. Marvelous food, lovely sights, great company - what more can one ask.
One thing struck both Don and me. The landscaping in Santa Barbara is beyond beautiful. It seems every home was well-kept on the exterior, and since so many flowers were in bloom, the city was a blaze of color. One of our favorite trees was the Jacaronda:
Its purple flowers were a deep, Kansas State color. We loved them, but in reading about them, the common thought about them is that they are lovely as long as they are in a neighbor's yard. Ha - I guess they make a mess.
The Kings have a lovely English garden in their front yard, and a mandarin tree, a lemon tree, and another fruit tree around the outside. Jordy and Nelson loved the English Garden - the maze of boxwood hedge in the front was perfect for them to hid around. I wish I had taken a video. Nelson standing up on two legs to look over the edge of the boxwoods was priceless.
We must return to Santa Barbara. What a lovely, lovely area!
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