2020 Wednesday — Under the Pier

After we had eaten dinner, I told Mr. Fun that I was going to walk to the pier and back because the walking we had done earlier at Tidelands Park with the pups isn’t really exercise; it’s meandering at best (and I know they love it), but it’s not really benefitting me. So, Mr. Fun said he’d go to the pier with me.

The pups had full tummies from their dinner, so they gladly stepped into their crates to sleep while we walked. Quickly we were out the front door and on our way.

We walked to the public access at 1st Street and descended the long flight of cement stairs toward the shore which was void of people. The waves were very small but the song as they rolled into a bulge of foam was good to hear; it’s a tune that brings dozens of memories.

We walked beyond the pier and reversed our direction when we stepped into the shade of the hill just across the highway from the shore. Once we were back under the pier, I turned to look at the angle of the sun and captured this scene.

Up on the hill above the shore is the historic Borradori Garage building (see further explanation below). It is an iconic structure in this community. The sunlight was illuminating the garage windows and an expert photographer would have had a tremendous photo; mine was not so tremendous, but it captured the moment for me.

It was invigorating to be in the cool salty air of the evening. Mr.Fun thought it would have been much nicer if he had not just stuffed out on dinner. It didn’t take long and we were back at the house, pups out of their crates, and us settling-in to watch a movie.

From Cayucos on
California’s Central Coast,
Rosie (& Mr. Fun) aka Carol
and Chloe & Mitzi too!

P.S. Here’s further details about Borradori’s Garage: Originally built in 1932 along the Roosevelt Highway, the automobile repair garage was named the Roosevelt Garage. In 1949 when the State of California realigned Highway 1, it purchased the property and the garage. However, Sam Borradori immediately bought the building back, moving the structure slightly to its present location at 455 N. Ocean Blvd. In 1995, the landmark garage passed to the Dante Borradori family. Dan (Sam’s nephew) and wife Sharon Borradori hired Cayucos contractor/winery owner, Stuart Selkirk, to restore, repaint and provide ongoing maintenance since Cayucos is a vacation destination for Bakersfield residents.
“It was a modern day blacksmith shop until it was retired in 1985. A 1925 Mack Truck is displayed in the garage,” said Selkirk. “Other than the addition of a clear story, it is the original garage.” The family encourages its limited use for nonprofit benefit events.