slowing down in SLO

we're bringing you some central california coast

goodness after a weekend slowing down and

enjoying a gorgeous autumn weekend with our

friends. we visited san luis obispo, which is

coined "america's happiest city." our friends

went to college here, so they showed us all

around all the best spots. we truly slowed

down in SLO, where the pace of life is

easy and peaceful. i needed this dose of

sunshine, a road trip, good friends, and a

slow-down! it's good for the soul. i'll be

sharing some favorites this week, but here's

a taste of our slow weekend in SLO. (okay,

promise that's the last time i use that pun :)

^^ just three hours south of the bay, this town is perfectly set

between san francisco & los angeles...a great location for a

weekend getaway from either city - or on a trip down the 1!

ps: look closely, can you see us in the above photo???

one of our first items of business was hiking bishop's peak

to get a good view of the town. of course chase flew the

copter camera up there, so in the top left and bottom 

right you can see us on top of the summit! do you spy 

us on the tippy top in that bottom right photo? ^^

^^ we love hiking with these two. luckily this one 

wasn't quite as tough as our last hike together.

^^ it was so hot up there, it felt like summer in november!

hello down there! love this shot of us at the top! ^^

^^ after the hike we refueled with SLO's famous firestone

grill. we had heard so much from dusty & kendall about

the tri-tip sandwich and it lived up to all expectations.

this place is a popular, inexpensive, delicious

place to eat in SLO. i need this sandwich again!

walking through bubblegum alley, like the one in seattle! 

the town is beyond charming with so many people out

strolling, perfect weather, and pretty flowers.

^^ love these two former SLO residents. it's so nice to

visit a place with people who know it well, because you

get the local & personal feel for it like we did here.

after lots of strolling around, our next meal was at the 

classic splash cafe which we had tried before in 

pismo beach, but the original location is in SLO

and we visited the newest one downtown.
this place is a famous, central coast must!

what can i say -- we were hungry after 

our hike + walking all around! this food

hit the spot. salmon tacos ---> so fresh.

famous for their clam chowder in a grilled butter bread 

bowl. it's so creamy and that bread bowl...mmmm! ^^

you can see them grilling the bread bowls here ^^

such a brilliant idea that i need to remember!
these are a must if you like clam chowder.

 we love this crew and loved this weekend.

more fun from it to come!

xo