Home, sweet home

The "delicious" kid´s menu in the flight going home. Well, that´s what she said , believe it or not!

And she played , slept and listened to the music... oh, how about this mood of hers??? I was so tired but I couldn´t get any sleep in the plane.
Actually when I got home I slept from time to time in the afternoon and more sleeping tight at night.
Although I miss all the adventures we had, there´s nothing like home, right?
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And the day after getting home, she stayed in her Pjs until 2 PM !
We decided doing some crafting because we felt this need of doing something "creative" and messy!

Take a look at this fantastic art kit of Matrioska she got as a gift from her aunt who went to Russia last month.

It´s wood turned and you can paint them with your favorite colors... it was just a little hard to read and understand it!


It´s very easy and fun!
No reading required.


Actually it´s not that messy! Just be careful, introspective, be in a quiet room and...

Here they are!
Have them dried carefully and put them inside.
So much fun ! The first crafting time of the new year!

And I hope you all have plenty of time for crafting, sewing, knitting , reading or whatever your heart wants, it´s a wonderful feeling!!!!

Have a very inspiring week and thank you for reading my posts from the US, I had learned so much from visiting, observing, admiring and knowing other countries' culture and I also have experienced that respecting nature is the best thing you can do for the next generation, they do deserve that, don´t they?


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Postcards from the US - Day 10

Just to celebrate the last night in the California Coast, a bite on Marie Callender´s cookie as dessert! Thanks to my brother who suggested this outstanding place to finish our trip!

Lots of goodies we would love to take home but that will just be kept in our memories :(

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Postcards from the US - Day 9 / Part II

Santa Monica - the next stop, we strolled along the "Promenade" in the evening , just steps from the seaside, and boy, it was crowded but full of good energy and there was a little time to savor, sip and see the local life!

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you´re gonna get."
Do you remind these words?


Redondo Beach - We had such an inventive menu at this seafood restaurant Bluewater Grill , like this:
Diced Ahi Tuna with spicy sauce, sushi rice and wonton pieces like a sandwich...

Observe the ocean, the nature is right here...

right on Camila´s crocs! how pretty is it?

Taking a walk along Santa Monica´s beach near the harbor...


Is there always so perfect? The temperature was cozy, the air was clear and well, I must have more exhilarating list of things to tell about this part of California!



Time to pause: at the hotel room... phew, what a day!

Time to get some rest...

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Postcards from the US - Day 8

The best thing to do in a hotel room is : jump on the bed!!!


Look at this gorgeous old car! We went to the Home Depot and found this , here they are, my parents and Camila.

Ardenwood Historic Farm seemed to be a great place to spend the day but unfortunately like almost everything on the last day of the year , this one was closed.
I wish one day I would come back here ... Maybe when it´s Spring or Fall, it doesn´t matter.
How about a pic nic down here, the smell of herbs, the farmer's market selling lots of fresh vegetables which are their specialty and maybe I would not do anything else .
Just lying on the grass, doing nothing...


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Postcards from the US - Day 7

It´s almost New Year!!!
Sometimes I can' t believe the human ability for thinking, engineering and constructing such huge architectural things . These bridges are amazing for its size and for its beauty.

My daughter's new pet, a stuffed sea lion that her grandpa gave her, she is totally in love with it and carries with her everywhere she goes.

She helps a lot with the baggage!


Dad! What are you doing!!!!!
Phew! We took almost half an hour to get in this interesting attraction : The Exploratorium

This is the kind of attraction Camila loves where she can interact and learn about science and art, explore and understand how things work, education projects are displayed in every corner and it is really incredible!

Outside you will find a beautiful park and these astonishing architecture work.

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Postcards from the US - Day 5

Carmel by the sea.
A beautiful and unique village touched by the elegance of art galleries, bakeries and cafes that keep timeless memories .
When we arrived there the cloudy sky was misterious and the beach was bathed by the Pacific breeze.
Many Inns have ocean views and private balconies surrounded by pine trees and fresh air. I would love to stay there someday...


Santa Cruz , CA , close to the harbor - we met these seals , ones looking at us, others playing or even sleeping under the grey sky, it began raining and we ran into the car but for our little one, it was the most amazing happening of the day!


We finally arrived at the hotel , starving and we decided to go close to it and thanks to the GPS ( which I wouldn´t be able to go anywhere without it, anymore) we found out this Japanese Restaurant and we were delighted by the Sashimi ( raw fish) and other special dishes that were served.

Wishing you all a beautiful day tomorrow, I will try to sleep a little to spend another day now in San Francisco.

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Postcards from the US - Day 4

Monterey Bay Aquarium - the most amazing maritime creatures preservation place where they show the important connection between human being and nature and the special care for kids that can touch the creatures, they learn through experiences and the sea otters are really cool!

A walk nearby is a great thing to do and we found a good , delicious place to have lunch looking at the sea and take a time just to think about what to do next!


And while waiting for the food she had to update her journal describing the animals she´s seen these days...

This dish was pretty amazing! Salmon with shrimp with oyster sauce and rice, yummy, would have another one!


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Postcards from the US - Day 3

Santa Barbara is the most beautiful place in the Californian Coast with its nature, perfect climate and friendly people.


We also have been amazed by the food .


And a visitor came by near the restaurant: a seal, so cute!


and lots of pelicans, a whole family right there out of the window, flying with their long wings and taking the fisherman´s fish away...


This was the restaurant´s window view



Walking and trying to get closer to Santa Barbara´s life


then leaving and going to Solvgang , a Danish village in the mountains full of history , H C Andersen memories, gift shops and chocolateries...


A very typical town where we stayed for 1 hour and we looked around , had some hot coffee served with danish rolls to warm our soul ...


... took some pictures and since we had a long way up to Monterey we left the town ,



and we went on the road again!



We saw some elephant seals on the beach, so amazing! Then we made a pit stop in the middle of the mountains called Ragged Point...


and passed through beautiful landscapes, spectacular views in Big Sur and finally we got to our next hotel destination at Marina , Monterey by the Bay. Unfortunately we didn´t stop at Nepenthe because of the weather , it was very rainy and it was getting dark and we were a little bit tired so we was desperately seeking for a comfort bed... Maybe next time.

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