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Sunny Days, Road Trips, and Binge-Watching Amazing Series
52-week photography project: July edition

It’s summertime and the living is easier. When the sun is shining, taking breaks becomes enticing and familiar. Days at the beach or the lake, basking in the sweet summer sun, and having some lazy days on the couch in the evening.
I’ve taken a few road trips this summer. One, in particular, was my favorite, Pismo Beach, which we just returned home from. We checked out neighboring areas, while also touring the local California State University, and relaxed with some popcorn and a good series at night in our travel trailer.
I love a good road trip, especially with our travel trailer in tow. Maybe I like it because I don’t have to be the driver and I get more time reading a good book. My husband would disagree and likes the destination more than the driving.
27 — Was a Sunny Day
It was a beautiful sunny day at the Oceano Dunes near Pismo Beach. We were lucky enough to stay at the Pacific Dunes Ranch with an entrance to the protected dunes. Let me tell you, it is no joke walking up and down sand dunes. I like to think I am in good shape but they kicked my butt. It was a workout, to say the least, but the sunset was worth the pain in my calves.

28 — The writing is on the wall
Or the gum is on the wall, instead? Why do they have these in different cities? It’s weird and gross but definitely makes people stop and stare. My husband asked my daughter, “How much money would it take for you to eat one of those pieces off the wall?” She said she’d do it for a million…

29 — Road trip
I felt a bit disheartened on our road trip. Fire season has officially begun here in California and many other places on the west coast of North America. Fires have recently ravaged some of my favorite places in…