Thank you, Joyce. Looking for that peaceful place here, where planning never happened and development razed our urban forests; this on an island that people flock to as a major tourist attraction, yet for the locals 'in town,' there is nothing but retail shops, real estate offices, clogged roads and sidewalks, and no quiet places. No parks of this caliber were ever planned. Alice Keck Park is a wonder - thanks for the glimpse.
I lived in Santa Barbara for seven/eight-ish years (depending on how you count, I was there for a bit in a tent and then a van in a friend's yard before leaving and then returning for a longer spell). It was my longest period of non-nomading in my adult life. I have dear friends I love with my whole heart who call SB home, and I visit often!
Thank you for sharing these photos and your quiet place. Next time I'm in Santa Barbara I'd like to visit that garden, along with all the other beautiful place that city has to offer.
Thank you, Joyce. Looking for that peaceful place here, where planning never happened and development razed our urban forests; this on an island that people flock to as a major tourist attraction, yet for the locals 'in town,' there is nothing but retail shops, real estate offices, clogged roads and sidewalks, and no quiet places. No parks of this caliber were ever planned. Alice Keck Park is a wonder - thanks for the glimpse.
I know Alice Keck Park well. It’s been way too long since I’ve visited. Thanks for taking me back.
Holly, have you lived here? Come visit!
I lived in Santa Barbara for seven/eight-ish years (depending on how you count, I was there for a bit in a tent and then a van in a friend's yard before leaving and then returning for a longer spell). It was my longest period of non-nomading in my adult life. I have dear friends I love with my whole heart who call SB home, and I visit often!
I'll reach out next time I head that way.
Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story. ;-)
Thank you for sharing these photos and your quiet place. Next time I'm in Santa Barbara I'd like to visit that garden, along with all the other beautiful place that city has to offer.
Deborah … I’d love to meet and guide you. Email me when you have plans.
I'd love that too! Thank you.
What a lovely peaceful place
Peaceful, indeed. How lovely!
That particular park is yet another thing we have in common. Thanks.
Peaceful video…