Thursday, July 7, 2011

Bet and Breakfast

Here's the view you're missing if you're not having breakfast at Clocker's Corner.

Actually, this is only a peek into the panorama of peace for eyes and brain as you watch the horses take their morning workout. From the deck overlooking the Santa Anita Racetrack you can't see much but the track itself, and beyond it, mountains, as far as your eyes will go. Although you're conveniently located to the 210 freeway you can't see it, and you can't hear it. You can, however, hear the horses thundering by while you enjoy your eggs and coffee.

Can't beat it.

19 comments:

Shell Sherree said...

Sounds like a wonderful heart-starter, Petrea.

Speedway said...

I love the look, the sounds and smell of horses. And there it all is, just down the road from you. I am so jealous.

dive said...

What a beautiful view!

Bellis said...

What could be better than breakfasting at one of the most scenic spots in California while horses thunder by? I'd like to teleport myself there right now.

Book Dragon said...

color me green!

It's been years since I saw morning workouts but I've been on the track. I've done two 5k races that ended at the finish line!

Vanda said...

That is nice. I love the mountains and love horses.

Petrea Burchard said...

It's a wonderful spot indeed. It's got its own smells, which somehow don't interfere with breakfast. I grew up with horses but in a country setting, and this place is very different.

Book Dragon--right on the track! Very cool.

Steven said...

One of the premier tracks in the entire world. Cant wait to see my first race there and hear my favorite race announcer Trevor Denman call the race.

Desiree said...

Ha! Great title--
and let's not forget the sausages!

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

What a wonderful place to watch the horses run through their paces and to enjoy that scenic backdrop - wow! Breakfast too?

Bises,
Genie

Petrea Burchard said...

Yes, and I should mention that the food is good, sausages outstanding, everything fresh. I won't tell you about the prices or I'll never be able to get a table there again.

pasadenapio said...

I love this and haven't been for quite awhile. It's lovely to be served breakfast while watching the horses work out.

I gave you a nod on my blog post today.

Susan Campisi said...

Ah... wonderful. Sorry I missed it.

Petrea Burchard said...

Thank you, PIO. Everyone should take a look at Pasadena PIO today, it's most informative about Busch Gardens.

Susan, I'm sorry I missed it, too, and this is my expression of that.

Ms M said...

That's a lovely view! And sounds like an excellent breakfast.

TheChieftess said...

One of these days, I'll have to do that!!!

Dina said...

This great picture has everything I love: horse, mountains, trees, sky.

Does the restaurant give you change in $2 bills?

Petrea Burchard said...

Indeed you will, Chieftess.

Not that I know of, Dina. But I'm probably an easy mark.

tom said...

love the title of that post