Friday, August 9, 2013

Eye Candy


For those of you not familiar these are pictures of Eucalyptus trees. They are found all over this area and history books say the first ones were planted around 1860.  Where we are currently parked is right along Rte. 101, also known as El Camino Real and we are surrounded by them.  They are so majestic - about 100 to 150 feet tall.  The air is always aromatic with their scent and I love it.







The trees were originally planted to harvest the wood for furniture making.  The bark peels and sheds and are the most interesting colors. New trees have almost blue/green leaves much like the sprigs you buy in the store but as they grow older and taller the color is almost a grey green.  


 The picture at right is a walking path I frequently use.  





This is a picture of the surrounding area as you drive along the highway.  Reminds me of all the pictures you see of Tuscany.










 Drive a little further and you run into this "eye candy".  


Just wanted to share some of the beautiful scenery we see every day.  This is just another beautiful area of this country.




  Eye candy of a different sort. Didn't want to disappoint.




 Have a wonderful day and see you later for more Aimless Ramblings.

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14 comments:

  1. SarahAugust 9, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    How fortunate you are!!! Looks like you're enjoying it. :)
    Thanks for sharing the eye candy, all of it! ;)

    Ps, you couldn't disappoint if you tried :)

    Hugs!!!!

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    1. Aimless RamblingAugust 9, 2013 at 9:20 PM

      Yes, the eye canis beautiful. All of it.

      Ps. such a sweet comment.

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  2. RozAugust 9, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Oh Sunny, these are stunning, thank you so much for sharing. You are indeed surrounded by beauty and it must be lovely to walk that track.

    Love the last bit of eye candy ... mmm LoL. I especially like that his nice wide belt is showing :)

    Hugs,
    Roz

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    1. Aimless RamblingAugust 9, 2013 at 9:22 PM

      The view really are breathtaking.

      Love your remark about the the eye candy. He is pretty bre Don't know breathtaking too. Don't know who he is but wow.

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  3. bob August 9, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    sunnygirl great pictures of the trees and surrounding area too

    Bob

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    1. Aimless RamblingAugust 10, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      What, you didn't like the extra added eye candy? lol

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  4. PKAugust 9, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I'll have to say ALL those pictures are just lovely. I know scenery like that might actually encourage me to get out and walk more. I'm glad you are in such a beautiful place.

    Was Ray worried about you posting this real picture of him?

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    1. Aimless RamblingAugust 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM

      No, PK, he figured no one would recognize him now.

      Was and is lovely scenery.

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  5. an English RoseAugust 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Sunny. loved all the pictures;))
    love Jan.xx

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  6. Minielle LabraunAugust 9, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Oh man I am giggling at PK!!
    The pictures are just lovely! I love Eucalyptus trees, their scent...mmmmmm.
    It is so wonderful to see trees, valleys and then water! Perfect!

    The eye candy well that is another...mmmmmmm!

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  7. MegAugust 10, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    All of the photos are wonderful. I don't think I've ever seen Eucalyptus trees, I would have guessed those branches we buy were from bushes. Your blog is so educational. And Sarah's right, you never disappoint.

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  8. TerpsichoreAugust 11, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    you never disappoint! beautiful pictures. :-)

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