Santa Barbara Mission

We started the day by heading to the Mission. We arrived before any tourist and before the services began so we got to enjoy the Mission and the grounds all by ourselves. Took lots of pictures and walked around for quite a while. There is a huge rose garden across the street that we also enjoyed.

We then headed down to the beach and walked there, again not many people but the venders were setting up for the art show along the walkway. Always some interesting things. Walked out on the wharf and took some pictures of the mountains, everything was very beautiful.

When we got back to the house decided what we would do for the day and there wasn't really anything left on our list so we all just climbed in the car and went for a ride. There is always something to see in Santa Barbara, such a pretty place.

Stopped at the grocery store to pick up some things for dinner and then we headed home.

Spent the afternoon watching the race and taking it easy. Went out to see if any of the hawks were flying in the canyon, but none could be found. Instead the hummingbirds were feeding so I set up the camera on the tripod and watched them for about 30 - 45 minutes. There were three of them flying around and they are so fascinating to watch. Got some good shots.

The wind has really kicked up and we are hoping it will bring some cooler weather, have to wait and see. Nothing else planned for tonight except maybe watching the sunset.