After a wonderful weekend visiting my parents in S. California, we headed back out on the road ready for a scenic drive home. With life moving at a slower pace for a change, we decided we were in no hurry to reach our destination. I love Ojai and know that their farmer's market on Sunday is special, so Hwy 133 was our new path.
Ojai is a very artistic and spiritual community and you can feel the great energy amongst the small crowd at the market. We didn't want to leave even when we were finished shopping! So round and round we went taking pictures, sampling food and talking to interesting people.
How could we resist eggs named Lily?
The colors were blinding!
And radishes resting on a cardboard box were more charming than ever!
Sweet organic strawberries ....
The basket man from Dakar! Of course we bought a red one!
More astounding color
And soft green lettuce to finish!
And then, there is Bart's Books. Bart's is one of my most precious childhood memories. It is the most inviting bookstore ever and I spent hours and hours reading used books in quiet corners here with the sun peeking through the sky lights. Throwing coins in the slot to pay for books when the store is closed is just beyond charming.
Today they were brewing very strong, aromatic coffee and although I didn't stop long enough to browse through any books, I took comfort in knowing that Bart's was still there offering a place to rest, refresh and gather new ideas. Ojai means Valley of the Moon but today, in the full light of the sun, we appreciated her beauty.
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