Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Waking up each morning with a view of Trinidad Head.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Enjoying afternoon views of the Pacific Ocean south of Trinidad, CA.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Ending each day watching the sun set beyond Trinidad Head.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Ending each sunset with a knightly fire.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Taking frequent barefoot walks on Pacific Ocean beaches.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Hiking on the well-maintained Hammond Trail in McKinleyville, CA.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Revisiting some of his favorite spots on the Pacific Ocean between Trinidad and Arcata, CA. This is the point where he and his brothers spread their grandparents’ ashes in the ocean over twenty years ago.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Revisiting some of his favorite spots on the Pacific Ocean between Trinidad and Arcata, CA. This is a view of Trinidad State Beach from the trail around Trinidad Head.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Walking on the beach during low tide.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Participating in a Buddhist Community Smoke Offering and Ocean Blessing ceremony on Moonstone Beach.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Visiting the hot tubs at the Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs in Arcata, CA. FYI the hot tub is behind the cabin, not in the pond.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Having a chai following a hot tub at the Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs in Arcata, CA. The Idiot’s been going there since it opened in 1983.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: Shopping at the colorful Farmers Market on The Plaza in Arcata, CA.

Attaining calm and serenity on the Pacific Ocean: The Idiot’s healthy diet included a Mediterranean salad topped with smoked albacore and incense.