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learned the ocean waters near Sea Ranch are great room and an entire
not as warm as the ocean waters in Southern wall of windows with
California. the coveted ocean view.

Even in the middle of July, the water is in the 50 This is where one sits in
degree range and quite the cold shock to bare an overstuffed chair and

feet. Cold water does not stop a Midwest girl from gazes into the summer fog,
touching the ocean, though. I walked into the chilly watching it dissipate as the
water, let it swirl around my ankles, and raced up sun rises.

the sand before my feet became too numb.
And when the sun sets, the

Near Sea Ranch is the little town of Gualala. We great room is where one
stopped in the local grocer daily for fresh fruits, dims the lights, flips the
vegetables, fish, and meats for our meals. One switch for the fireplace, and

of the big perks of staying in a vacation rental is settles into the couch with a
having a kitchen to make meals and a table to dine book and a glass of wine.

together.
But for photographers like
The Kitchen us, you would not find us in the house at sunset.

The two self-proclaimed chefs in our group had Each evening we were standing at the edge of the

only compliments for this vacation rental kitchen. cliff, our cameras capturing the splendid colors of
Every dish and tool needed was easily found, as the sunset and the majestic rising of the full moon.
well as beautiful stoneware, flatware, and glasses.

Even more importantly, the wine glasses were
already set out for us to enjoy the bottle of local

red wine the owner gave us as an arrival gift.

Off the kitchen, the soaring cathedral ceilings over

the dining and living area give the open floor plan
a very spacious feel, yet there is a coziness that

surrounds you as you sit with friends, sharing,
eating, and laughing together.

Two steps down from the dining area is the sunken

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