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If there's ever a time where I fall in love with a place so quickly, it has to be my visit of Santa Barbara. The place is beautiful. It has a harbour (pictured), beach and is a college town which makes me so envious of the students who are studying there.
As the over extended trip to Santa Cruz meant that I had to stop in Monterey. I only had one night in Santa Barbara. This 24 hours was truly maximised as I continued to meet some great people.
In no time at all we had formed a group including two french girls (Sophie and Pauline) a Swiss guy (Marco), and Reuben (Australian) my stalker for the last week!! (Reuben and I met in San Francisco, Monterey and Santa Barbara).
We all went out to a place called Sharkys which had an 18 year old night. It reminded me of a school disco and there were designated drinking areas for the over 21's.
The night was a great success and the following day the group (minus Pauline who was heading north) took to the beach and went surfing.
The surf spot was in Ventura and it was called surfers point. My surfing skills are developing nicely as I managed to stand up for all of 5 seconds, beating my previous best of 1 second).
We had our post surf meal in the form of giant fish tacos which were half price as it was happy hour.
It was then time for us all to go our separate ways as all four of us were heading to different locations.
My stay in Santa Barbara was short lived. I really want to return here as I'm now starting to seriously consider coming back to California at the end of my trip. I would certainly love to live here. If only the work visas were a little easier to come by.
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mary atkins I just love reading ur blogs Nathan.... Thankyou for sharing. Won't be long now 'til u will be meeting up with ur mum & Dad.Take Care. Lv Mary. x
Mum That place sounds (and looks) really fab!! Good stuff 5 seconds lol!! Reminds me of when you were learning to wind surf!! surfing sounds much more difficult! Have a safe journey to New York tomorrow!! you're gonna miss Joline the jeep lol!! Yeah next stop after New York .. . ?? haa haa!! we know what that will be as Mary just reminds us . . sooo excited!! You're gonna have a ball in New york with so many people to meet there .. That Santa Barbara Harbour looks so beautiful!! x x x