This past Sunday, I went on a sort of day trip/personal retreat to sabbath and be with God. I try to do this at least once month, and October was long overdue. November 1st was close enough.
On Friday, I was bummed because missed my Xe Do Hoang bus to San Jose due to a series of unfortunate events. But I was determined to not settle for that and sure enough, my weekend was indeed redeemed.
Lately I’ve been trying to find places and activities where I particularly find God’s love in–where His presence is strong and you can feel it surround you. One of those places lies about an hour north of LA–good ol’ Oxnard. This spot holds some fun memories of our IV women staff weekend of fiery fun, but it has now become a place I particularly enjoy, as I soak in the beauty of God’s creation and can really process, reflect, and rest.
So I brought my trusty digital camera that I wished I used more often, and so here is my day pictures.
And my day ends.
Cute family against the sunset.
Perfect spot to enjoy the sunset.
Contemplative mystery man.
Where the path led to. A breathtaking surprise.
An after lunch treat. Gorgeous.
I got my eye on you. But I trust you, you’re loyal.
H.C. Seafood: Though my food is no longer fresh, you still have won me over.
Starving BACK at the Wharf. But WITH SAUCE. Plenty of it.
God is an artist.
Kayak rainbow
Back to the Wharf
Enemy tracks
“A river that leads to your ocean”
That’s about how deep I’ll go. Thanks.
Sun against the tides. Soothing indeed.
Many have walked this vast, slushy land.
The beach is a vertebrate. Hm slight case of Scoliosis?
They can try to plot. But boy was I onto them.
Camp Amy
Approaching the watery wilderness. A just-in-case farewell.
I don’t know what you call this thing. But it was cool and flying low.
TOTAL FAIL. I forgot sauce.
Only in SoCal would Nov 1st have perfect weather.
A shark (kite) hunts for its prey behind me
And to my left…
And to my right…
Ahh…settling in sandy cliffside.
Sandy cliffside. Love it when my feet get to dangle.
Shoes off! And yeah, that’s my SWEET RIDE
Arriving on the beach front behind some bouji houses!
Canted shot of lighthouse!
Still ocean water.
Cute units seaside at the Wharf
Clear blue skies baby.
My Fish n’ Chips and Shrimp Cocktail is ready!
Wait here my valiant steed. Gorgeous, isn’t she?
FRESH SEAFOOD
SEAFOOD
Arriving at the Wharf
Fence shot. Almost fell off my beach cruiser taking this pic.
Some boat action.
Where I got my sweet BEACH CRUISER
Made for the Directionally Handicapped and Unfamiliar Unterritory
Fields
Infamous Sideview Mirror Shot
Cruisin’ through
Modern Day Paper Boy
Arriving at Oxnard
This is Amy Hu signing off for November 3rd, 2009.
