Mariposa

This last weekend the family took a little jaunt up towards the mountains.  Mariposa was calling our name.

I am always happy as we drive up toward the mountains - having grown up in the Morgan Hill/San Jose area I miss those surrounding hills.  On our trip we talked about ideal places to live....Brian and Lane opted for  the top of a large hill  or small mountain.  Madison and I agreed that we love being in town - but - I have always imagined my 'perfect' spot would be with my comfy house nestled in at the bottom of a hill.  There would be a stream running nearby and an orchard surrounding me.  It could be just at the edge of town maybe!

Well when we pulled into Mariposa and ventured down the street...guess what we stumbled upon!?  A stream!

I love the fact that the stream runs right behind the businesses and you can wander down and look at it.  There is another great stream in Murphys....we like to get our lunch and go put our feet in!

We wandered around admiring all of the things that make these mountain towns so wonderful...rock walls....

of course the streams... and bridges...

all of the 'old' architecture and gardens...

I can never resist the antique stores...

and you must watch out for those trees that sneak up behind you!

It is nice to have so much nature all around you...

and in Mariposa almost every street ends in a gorgeous view like this.

It was great being out and about together...

and Madison was able to get one of her photography assignments finished.  Check, Check!

I think we might venture into Sonora next...another charming mountain town.

xoxo      Elizabeth