Arrival in Santa Cruz/Pre-Apprenticeship Vacation

We’ve said our goodbyes many times over the last few weeks, and this morning we said our very last as Mer’s daddy saw us to our final destination for the next six months. And here we are sitting in the Farm Center, facing the Pacific Ocean, three bowls of avocados on the table beside us.

But the past few days have been an adventure unto itself—airports and hotels aside, we’ve been greatly enjoying the wonderful food of Santa Cruz and the company of one very enthusiastic chaperone. Tacos, Thai food, and sushi just aren’t the same back East and we have certainly kept our bellies full with the best. The gleeful expression of a man with a fish taco fix made us both chuckle, but the shizam sushi roll was no laughing matter. The divine experience of macadamia, mango, avocado, cream cheese—deep-fried with a sweet sauce on top—made our eyes swell and left our mouths silent. Did we mention the wine?!

Moving in was a breeze, with only the few bags that we could bring on the plane. The tent cabins appear to make great digs with beautiful wooden interior walls and pleasant canvas exteriors to give us the sense of living outdoors. The pictures will prove that these shacks are not too shabby, and the views from our respective flats are astounding. Ocean to the left, redwood forest to the right!

Yes, it seems that life will be good out here on the West Coast and we are eager to start learning. Apprenticing begins tomorrow. Love to all.

Mer and Guy