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I Madonnari Festival – Day 2

Day 2 – I Madonnari Festival

I had to go back to the I Madonnari Festival for day 2 and check on the progress of the art. I usually make a couple trips up to The Mission during the festival. The artists are incredibly talented and the pieces they create are amazing.

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Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari — “Taking Form”

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I Madonnari Festival

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Day One – I Madonnari Street Painting Festival

I just got back from the I Madonnari Festival. Wow, there are some amazing artists participating! If you are ever traveling in Santa Barbara during the festival, it is worth checking out! It’s held annually at the Santa Barbara Mission. Hundreds of artists create large scale chalk images.

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission — “Street Painters”

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Santa Barbara Mission

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Cross At The Santa Barbara Mission Sometimes you just have to have faith…

Santa Barbara Mission, Faith, Religion, Travel, vacation

“Believe”

Buddhist Monks

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Sera Mahayana Monks

Today I walked with the Buddhist monks from the Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery to return the sand to the sea.

Buddhist Monks, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation — “Walking To The Sea”

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Creating A Sand Mandala

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Buddhist Monks Create A Sand Mandala

I finally was able to see a sand mandala created! I have always wanted to, but the timing was never right. Today, monks from the Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery in South India finished the mandala. It has been dedicated to Chenrezig. The monks are on a World Peace Tour, and included the Santa Barbara Museum of Art as one of their stops.

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Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation — Buddhist Monk and Mandala

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Classic Car And Hot Rod Show

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Wheels And Waves Classic Car And Hot Rod Show

I love when Santa Barbara closes State Street for an event! Today the 12th annual Wheels And Waves Classic Car And Hot Rod Show was the feature! What an amazing display of beautiful cars!

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Wheels and Waves Car show, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation — “Old School Cop Car”

Wheels and Waves Car show, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation — “Surf Mobile”

Classic Car And Hot Rod Show, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation — “T Bird”

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Santa Barbara Beach Time!

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Santa Barbara Beach

Every day is a beach day when you live in Santa Barbara! I am blessed.

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Alice Keck Park

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

This is my favorite park in Santa Barbara. It’s perfect for a walk, reading a book, or just relaxing. A Koi pond with turtles is a major draw for the kiddos. The park encompasses an entire city block, and features some of the most beautiful gardens in the city. There is always something blooming, no matter what time of year.

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