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Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay during crab season is a lively place.

It’s a great way to spend a Saturday.

Colors are everywhere.

Along the coast on the way to Half Moon Bay, the waves were high enough for many surfers. They rode the waves along with the seals…who seemed to be having as good a time as the surfers. With a brilliantly clear blue sky, it was the perfect day for a drive.

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Do Before You Travel

Your plans are made, tickets purchased, and hotels are reserved. That’s just the beginning of the trip planning process. Depending upon how long you will be gone, you will need to do a few more things before you leave home.

If you have pets, do you have a pet sitter or are they going to a kennel? Do you have a house sitter or someone to look after things? Did you give that person a list with your itinerary and phone numbers? Did you stop your newspaper or is someone going to pick it up out of your driveway or sidewalk?

If you are travelling outside of the US, do you need to get some foreign currency before you leave? Or, do you know where you can get it once you land? Keep in mind, you will pay an exchange rate. Know where those are the highest and avoid those spots.

Did you call your credit card companies to let them know you will be charging in a location other than your home state? This is especially true if leaving the US.

Check to see if your phone works wherever you are travelling. If it is in the US, do you need your earpiece?

Did you check the weather before you packed? Do you need that rain coat or umbrella? Do you have your maps and guidebooks?

Did you make your list…and check it twice? Happy Travelling.

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Seashells as Souvenirs

Souvenirs from trips are fun to collect, but you don’t always have to buy them. When visiting the beach, pick up seashells or small rocks. Carry a resealable plastic bag with you to keep them away from the rest of your things. Once you are settled in your hotel or once you arrive back home, remember to wash the shells to make sure there are no unwanted critters still living in them.

These natural reminders of your trip will probably mean more once you get them back home than if you spent money on something.

Not sure what to do with them once you get home? Fill a small dish with the shells and place it in your bathroom. Or use the seashells and rocks around your potted plants or in your garden. If you visit several beaches, fill a glass jar or container to display them. You could even add some beach sand in the bottom of the jar.