San Andreas Fault, San Juan Bautista Mission, earthquake
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Visit to San Juan Bautista, CA, and the famous Mission (1797), a multi-arched adobe structure situated just above the San Andreas Fault. Featured prominently in the 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film Vertigo. Friend we were with searched all over for the tower that had appeared in the movie... that tower, we later learned, had been built as part of the Vertigo set and was later torn down.
Fascinated by the beauty of the setting... ground zero for earthquake... yeah, that's my finger over the lens... Trying out my new Nikon Koolpix S60 digital camera...
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Mary Wilkinson says:
Robert, the photograph
Robert, the photograph brings me back to a wonderful day spent in San Juan Bautista. We had lunch in a mexican restaurant that had a huge leafy courtyard packed with people enjoying themselves.
Robert Sward says:
Hello
Actually, I think we dined at the same Mexican restaurant that you mention, i.e., huge leafy courtyard, masses of geraniums-- a wedding going on... very festive... If you ever find yourself back in this area, please let us know. Like to meet you...
Mary Wilkinson says:
Absolutely Robert! We might
Absolutely Robert! We might be going back next June to see Will's mom in Carmel. BTW, did you receive the book I sent you? Smiles, M
Robert Sward says:
Book Received!
Mary, Book received and it's a treasure! Amazing... The Irish Birthday Book, truly grateful... I believe I wrote earlier, right after it arrived, but rather than post a comment, I tried sending personal note directly to you. Apparently that never reached you. Anyway, please confirm receipt of these thanks. Truly, one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen.
Mary Wilkinson says:
Happy to hear that Robert! I
Happy to hear that Robert! I am enjoying your poetry and my son, Zane, only fourteen, is also delighting in the world that you write about. All the best, M
Robert Sward says:
Sam's Chowder House
In background to your photo I see "Sam's Chowder..." are you in Ireland? Or...
Mary Wilkinson says:
Robert, the photo was taken
Robert, the photo was taken last December in Half Moon Bay! I'm in Ireland now, sob, sob!
Robert Sward says:
Yes, it looks familiar!
Ah, Half Moon Bay... I know just where photo was taken... are you from Ireland? I detect a little homesickness for California, the U.S., yes?
Mary Wilkinson says:
Robert, I'n from everywhere!
Robert, I'n from everywhere!