California Countdown: 105 Days Left | 🌊

An Afternoon Feeding Squirrels by the Ocean 🐿️ I can't believe it... I've officially graduated with my PhD, and now I only have 105 days left in California before I move away. I'm getting so nostalgic already – I'm really going to miss this incredible place! 🎓💔 This weekend, I took a drive along the famous Highway 1, and it was absolutely magical! ✨ The road wove in and out of the clouds, creating scenes that looked like they were straight out of a Comics! 🚗💨 For the first time, I noticed how stunningly layered the California ocean can be – deep navy blue, bright azure, and the crisp white of the crashing waves. It took my breath away! 🌊 The little squirrels by the sea were so friendly and came right up to us looking for snacks! 🥰 Luckily, two young boys were selling cookies nearby for $2 a bag, and they said the squirrels could eat them. So of course, I bought a bag and spent the most delightful afternoon feeding them! 🍪 Some of the squirrels were super bold – one even put its little paws on my leg, demanding a cookie without any hesitation! 😂 So cheeky! Others were more cautious; they'd grab a cookie and scamper away immediately. And then there were the greedy ones – they stuffed cookies into their cheeks, didn't eat them, but ran off to bury them in secret spots! I wonder if they'll ever be able to find their hidden treasures again? 🏃♂️💨 📍 Lovers Point Park, Monterey What about you? What's your favorite memory of California, or what's a place that has truly surprised you with its beauty? I'd love to hear your stories below! 👇✨ #SeasideToday #OceanViews #CaliforniaLife #HealingScenery #PacificCoast #Highway1 #MontereyBay #SquirrelFriends #SunsetCountdown #GraduateLife #WestCoastVibes #TravelDiaries #CoastalTherapy #NatureLovers #OutdoorAdventures #ScenicDrive