In Bloom - Matilija Poppies

Spring is in the air and one of my favorites is blooming - the Matilija poppy, also referred to as the “fried egg” poppy. This native plant to California and Baja always catches my eye and makes me smile.

landscape, nature, pasadenaCarol ChinMay 4, 2020everyday life, landscape, Pasadena, natureComment

The View from Pasadena

Just a few weeks in my new city, sheltering in the apartment except for grocery trips and regular neighborhood walks or runs. Fortunate to be in a walkable city with tree-lined streets and access to natural open space. Though I would love to be free to explore the wider region, Pasadena is a great home base.

architecture, everyday life, motivation, nature, running, pasadenaCarol ChinApril 9, 2020architecture, Pasadena, running, trail running, whatiseewhenirunComment

Island Getaway

Family visits are synonymous with island getaways as I grew up in Honolulu on the island of Oahu.

food, landscape, nature, travel, hawaiiCarol ChinAugust 5, 2018travel, hawaii, food, runningComment

My Happy Place

Do you have a happy place? My happy place, at least for running, is Morro Bay, CA. It's a small town on the central coast of California, about 110 miles north of Santa Barbara. From most any spot in Morro Bay, the Rock is usually visible.

nature, musings, motivation, running, travel, central california, happy placeCarol ChinJune 29, 2018running, travel, morro bay, natureComment

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