Tales Of The Traveling Tote #38

Hello friends, it's time for another adventure of the Traveling Tote.This winter we have had lots of rain and I am so thankful for it.  Those days, it's best to stay inside and remain cozy and warm.

We really didn't travel  in January.  February, Jain, from A Quiet Life Blog talked us into going over to Dillon Beach and see the amazing Elephant seals  at Drake's Beach and their pups. Jain and Scott have a lovely beach house in Dillon Beach. 

The drive was beautiful once we got in the hills.  It is about a 3 hour drive. Rolling hills of mustard were a lovely surprise.When we arrived at their beach house, they had a delicious meal waiting for us.

Jain and Scott had stopped at Lombardi's Deli on Petaluma for ribs and some sides. They drove separately because they had their two dogs, Katie and Rosie.

 

 

After lunch we walked around their beach property and snapped a few photos.  The storm with the horrible winds really created havoc at their beach house.

Excuse my messy hair.  It was a windy day.

After lunch and  photo session, Scott drove us all over to Point Reyes to see the Elephant seals. We snapped photos of the mamas and their babies.  We couldn't get too close because they had the area roped off.

The seals haul out on beaches from December through March for the birthing and mating season.

The males are the first to arrive in December.  They need to stake out a claim on the beach they want to dominate. Pregnant females arrive son after to give birth to a single pup. It is is very rare to have twins.

When we arrived we were told there was 95 pups.

A video of the seals.

 

We drove over to the lighthouse to try to get a better view.  There was a seal resting after a battle.

 

The next day Paul and I explored Bodega Bay and captured a few moments.  Charlie Brown happened to be near by so Miss Lola jumped at the chance.

 

A fishing boat at Bodega Bay.

 

Miss Lola wanted another pic near a harbor.

Paul had some fun being a crab.

The next day the four of us ate lunch at  Drake's Sonoma Coast.  I believe it is the place to go for Breakfast or dinner. Jain and I both ordered the Dungeness crab roll with sauce gribiche on a brioche roll.  We did not know what gribiche meant. It turns out it is cold egg sauce in French cuisine.  Tasted like egg  salad on top of the crab, served cold. The menu was limited and I was craving some clam chowder soup.

 

It rained the next two days.A nice getaway  for a change.

Be sure to leave a comment on Debbie's blog, Mountain Breaths for a chance to win this “To go tote.”. I hope you visit the other tote gals to see where their travels took them.

Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths

Emily with Miss Courtney Childs @ The French Hutch

Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron

Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda (you are here)

 Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply 

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul

Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home

 

 Stay tuned for our next adventure - June 1st.

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