9/11/2008 Santa Barbara

The guide books we are using say that once you round Point Conception you can ”throw off your heavy clothes”. Well, we did. And then worried the fog might freeze us! However, the sun came out and has stayed out. We motored then gently sailed into beautiful, well-kept Santa Barbara. Palm trees (that are natural to the area) and a 25 cent bus ride around town made this a delightful visit. The Spanish influence in architecture is very dominant here with beige buildings and arches and the red tile roofs. Beaches, surf and warmth (although not as hot as Vancouver was), we stayed for 6 days as it took that long to realize that the fog may not be a permanent force in our lives.