Bom dia! This is just a quick follow-up to yesterday’s Summer Groove post. My neighbor and I walked to the edge of our cliff to watch the summer solstice sunset last night. We took a different path; one that I’d passed many times but never ventured onto because it’s narrow and overgrown. After we’d walked a bit, we came to a small opening in the overgrowth, through which the path continued. “Oh, what? I’m not going in that Hobbit hole,” was my first thought (which I think I may have accidentally uttered out loud). But we continued on, and then…
Well, take a look…







I loved finding this new-to-me spot by the ocean. Secluded and peaceful. Just what I needed. Thank you for joining me.
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Magical just breathtakingly magical. I don’t know if I would have went through that hole Natalie … but my goodness it was worth it ..
happiest Summer to you xo !
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Thank you so much, Laureen! If I’d been alone I most certainly would have turned around to avoid entering that hole. But yes, it was worth going in. I hope you’re enjoying your summer yoga retreat. Sounds wonderful 💜
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Breathe… you go out there and it’s like meditation. ❤
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Ahhh…😌❤️
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Gorgeous
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So fun to stumble upon this vista. Thank you for enjoying it with me, LA 💜
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Wow, how beautiful! Thank you for sharing the ocean sounds! It was a beautiful start to my day!
I too wouldn’t have ventured into the animal run! Well, I would have done it in my 20’s, but not now, for the same reasons as you! Since living in Tucson, AZ, and having seen packs of havelinas, nope!
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😳😳 Oh yikes! I might not even go for a stroll in Tucson.
Had I gone on the walk solo last evening, I know I wouldn’t have ventured into “Hobbit Hole.” My older neighbor’s eye-rolling and muttering about my hesitation triggered a pride reflex, though, so in I went.
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LOL! I understand that! I’d probably have done the same thing! If you do go for a stroll in Tucson, don’t get between the baby and its Momma Havelina! LOL!
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Serendipity and an adventurous spirit combined can lead to great finds. What a beautiful spot!
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Oh yes! Thank you 😊
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I’m game for the Hobbit Hole and seclusion. Maybe I need to visit!
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Lol! Any time. 😁
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So beautiful!!
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Thank you Wynne ❤️
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Wow. Just. Beautiful!
Deb
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Thanks Deb! ❤️
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Absolutely beautiful. The peacefulness shines through. 💖
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Thank you, Jane. It is a special place I’m happy to have stumbled upon. 💜
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The views are absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. I’m so glad you know where to go now and with a glow stick, whistle and stick just for safety the next time. I want to live there! What town is this beach near? I’ve only been looking at Lisbon.
Thanks so much.
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Great idea to carry safety supplies, Jessica! Portugal is one of the top safest countries in the world, but there are loose dogs around here, about an hour north of Lisbon on the Silver Coast.
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I love nature and animals—especially dogs—even the strays. I look forward to living in Portugal in the near future. Your photos you take are amazing and information you share is so valuable. I just want to say Thank you ☺️
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Thank you so much! ❤️
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Another validation for taking the road less travelled. And I think a fairly good sized animal could fit inside that whole.
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Yes…that was the concern of this good-sized animal too. 😁 Thank you for reading, Geoff!
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Good metaphor for the delightful results of trying something new! Hope you’ll visit my “spelunking” post. 🙂
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Thank you Rebecca! Looking forward to reading your post ❤️
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It’s lovely. Portugal is on my bucket list.
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Thank you, Crystal!
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Your photos are stunning, Natalie, and I love the video. Thank you! The Hobbit hole would concern me, too. 😨 😂
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Thank you, Michele! I definitely would not have ventured into “the hole” alone 😄
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Beautiful ❤️❤️.
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Thank you, Jan! 💜
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How brave! I would’ve never seen what was on the other side of that hole.
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Oh man….if I’d heard a branch snap I would’ve peed my pants 😱
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Girl. 🤣
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So beautiful!
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Truly grateful to see it 🙏🏽 ❤️
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