(not my pic, dawg)

5.28.2012

Location: McNear Beach, San Rafael, CA

We drove an hour and a half away to San Rafael for my cousin Michael's birthday party. I took his oldest daughter Alyssa, pictured with me above, swimming in the baby pool.

San Rafael is an extremely beautiful coastal town. As we careened past marinas and fishing shops, it occurred to me that I'd like to spend a lot more time here in the future. Most of my favorite places to visit are coastal, and this city makes me nostalgic for our once-annual trips to Malibu. There's even a pier here!

We were told to dress for cold weather, but it's definitely summer in San Rafael. I traded my flannel and jeans in for a bikini, and I'm soaking up the sun. Speaking of getting soaked, there was a pretty intense family waterballoon toss that took a natural progression into a full-on water war.

California, I retract my previous statements cursing you and your cold weather. You are a beautiful and perfect state, and I will miss you terribly when I return to the desert.


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