3363 Ocean Front Walk

3363 Ocean Front Walk is the physical link in the lives of four individuals who crossed paths at the Mission Beach residence of Charles R. Magel, retired philosophy professor and animal rights pioneer.

Many days were spent surfing at dawn in front of the house, sharing waves, skating on the boardwalk, watching the sky change colors at sunset, and sharing vegetarian meals with the Professor.

The House, a classic San Diego beach shack built in 1954, had a living room view of the Pacific and breaking waves. It was a life-changing crossroad for many who entered its threshold and came to know Charley, discover yoga, vegetarianism, and a life-long relationship with the ocean.

The 92 year-old professor passed away, the old house has been demolished, and another piece of Mission Beach history has disappeared. Fortunately, the memories will be safe as well as a long lasting friendship forged by those wonderful days at the beach.

Sunday, July 06, 2008

4th in Leucadia

Good weather, endless waves, great friends, nice dinners, and 11 hours of surfing in 4 days will be remembered for a long time...it has been a wonderful Independence Day weekend!

The ocean delivered a slew of steady moderate swells.

Ari, Jaime and I spent quality time in and out of the water. Ari gracefully landed me his vintage 6'7" Caster, channel bottom, single-fin. I had a blast on it!!! It's nice to have dear friends back to California and in my life...

2 Comments:

J.P. said...: That Caster is insane! Luckee!; 9:34 PM
Botanist said...: Thanks J.P.
Yes indeed...the Caster is insane! And the artwork is so classic! :); 4:41 PM