Son making his point, “Dad, 3 hours drive just to go to a beach? A beach is a beach. We can go closer.”
Hmm, what to say to convince him? True, a beach is a beach. What makes Pismo Beach any different from a beach that’s less than an hour away?
Had to process my reasoning power STAT.
My quick answer, “Well, it’s on the way to Universal Studios. We’re hitting L.A. Buddy!”
He looked shock and confused. Unsure what to say, he replied, “Okay,” sounding more like a question than a confirmation.
Next Day, when I woke up, he was all ready. Two small suitcases in his room. One empty. I asked why the other suitcase is empty. Laughing he said, “Dad, that’s for my shopping. I already made a list of wear to go. So, let’s go Buddy!”
My brain said, “Oh, No! I never mentioned shopping.”
Now I’m the one shocked and confused. Unsure how to respond, I just said, “Okay,” that sounded more like a question than a confirmation.
I hurriedly prepared two cups of strong coffee. One to wake me up. The other, to make me reflect on what I just unleashed.
Nope, a beach is not just a beach. Some are just more awesome than others. Some have bigger fun shockers and surprises from journey to destination, to and fro.
In the end, Happy Family moments and memories are so worth all the work, shock and awe. The best actually, that we can’t forget them.
Reminiscing, looking at photographs makes us smile, even glow. For a minute we are transported in time like it’s happening today. For a minute, our heart gets to relive where it was happiest.
Isn’t that worth the effort and any long travel? Isn’t that worth working a bit extra to save some vacation funds for our next adventure?
“So, let’s go Buddy. Life is short.”
Definitely, we need time to relax and be sunny before work week begins again.
With what’s going on with the World, our Country and around us, an ounce of happy experience is worth more than a pound of cure. If there is a cure.
This Man's Journey 
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Gorgeous photos! Love the painted skies and beautiful beaches. Glad you had a nice time with your family 😊
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Thank you. We did. Hoping to come back & discover more.
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Those long white beaches look perfect for taking a pleasant stroll or for just enjoying the spectacular views of the Pismo Beach sunset. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Amazing sceneries 👌🙏🌷
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Indeed, Pismo Beach is not just another beach, it has beautiful areas to discover. I’m glad you made this long trip with your son with lot’s of coffee, before school starts.
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My friends kept telling me to check it out and now I know why. Thanks.
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Definitely looks like it’s worth the longer drive! It’s all about exploring and going outside the road travelled!
I agree with your travel approach. We stay at leas luxurious accommodations cuz it’s just for sleeping. As long there’s AC and a comfy bed, we’re fine. 😆
Hope your son got some nice shopping done too! A great way to end your summer.
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Yes he did. He chooses his own clothes. The only shirts we share are the black plain t-shirts, and gym shorts. Yes, I also thought hotel rooms are just for sleeping, the adventure is outside where we spend more time. Thanks 🙏
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Hope he is having a good return to school this week!
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Hope is a blessing we cherish and value.
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Beautiful photos and a very ‘happy’ write up, too. Yes, agree, money does have its uses!
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Such beautiful beaches. It’s good to see the sunshine in your photos – not much of the actual stuff around here this summer!
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