Braving the Pacific and the Swordfish in Malibu

Well I said I was going in to the Pacific Ocean and I did-- what I didn't say was how far in I was going nor for how long---

Here I go---

And here I come back again--

Here is the Life Guard--

On a slightly more serious note, the slope into the ocean from the beach is around 25 to 30 degrees, literally as you see it here above and there is a fare old current in the water, that is slinging stones under the water that crash against your ankles to give you a bit of stick so accepting that I aint gonna break any swimming records or bones in my feet, we decided to go back to the pool---

 

Not defeated but a recognition that sometimes nature can be a bit too strong---

 

So back around the pool with my lady and with our friends below-------

Yesterday evening we had a date with Eva and Jeremy Flores in a seafood place in Malibu so we set off around 5pm and went south on the I -1which is the most amazing drive-- The pacific Highway---and saw a lot of beach activity on the way---

These are the stilt houses on the beach along the scenic route---

What --No life guard?

One surfer dude still going for it at 6pm

 

Great coast line--

Great sunsets-------

 

Lots of Kite Boarding---------

Our Lottery house--- actually when you look at this and see this kind of place from the road, they say that you really need to see the ones along the Malibu highway that are on the same side as the sea, but that you can only the gates and the high fences and lighting----

Here is were we ate last night ---it is very popular even though it is al fresco and you have to have one of those little things that vibrate and light up when you have to collect your meal--and I screwed up when I looked at the best restaurants on the Malibu coast---which food wise this is definitely one--but they don't serve wine or beer but you can take your own---so that meant tearing down to the nearest supermarket for a half decent bottle of Sauvignon Blanc-chilled.

 

So here were our dinner partners and really grateful that Eva and Jeremy could make the time to drive out from north Hollywood to join us -- we had a great evening with these 2 newlyweds and while I remember , good luck with the awards night Jeremy.

The food was like this --

 So fresh---

 

But I think maybe Paradise Cove next time we are here Jeremy----

 

  So have Skyped with Charlotte and Juliet/Mollie just now so that's great , have spoken to the BA exec desk to confirm the flight is all ok so just to put your mind at rest charlotte, we know our seats are there -- now whether we get on board , well that's another issue--- last day of swimming and reading and sunbathing so haste la vista baby-----

 

Oh, and as this is the penultimate day of our trip I would like to dedicate the following to my partner, my love and my very best friend ----

 

I am so lucky to have been able, to travel with you for nearly 3 months that it has been ,

I cannot believe the places we have been or the wonderful things that we have seen .

 

When we planned for the trip for those previous months, with books, many maps and the Internet,

I am not sure that everyone was ready to think that you and I could survive I would bet.

 

But survive it we did and much more than that it showed me how lucky a chap that I am,

because you have made it so special for me with your care and your love and your plan.

 

The idea that we can be together this long for 24/7 and over the whole of the 12 weeks,

Did not seam possible at first nor when looking back that we never have done this before.

 

However you look , we are better than that and our love has survived over the years,

With trust that we have had for the time we have had together and the fact there have not been too many tears.

 

It wasn't about surviving but enjoying every moment, some good and some that you want to forget,

And that's like in life nothing is ever the same and that's been since we very first met.

 

I can honestly say that this has proved to me that what we have is so very special and so true,

And that the future is clear for both you and for me and that together it will always feel like its new.

 

So Lynda --Thanks for your friendship, your love and your warmth, for being together with me on a trip of a life time for us two,

This has been an incredible time together, it sets out what comes next will be with you-- I Love you so much Mrs A. xxx