This topic is about a delightful holiday adventure shared by someone through the persona of "Stoma Herb." The journey takes us from Monterey Bay to Santa Cruz, filled with charming updates and a positive outlook on traveling with an ostomy. Here are some highlights and insights from the trip:

- The adventure kicks off at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where the sea life and tourists are as much a part of the experience as the anticipation of enjoying some good food later on.
- The traveler maintains a positive attitude, humorously noting that the ostomy bag is "half full," not half empty.
- There’s a plan to walk to the historic Fisherman’s Wharf, with hopes of spotting harbor seals and seabirds along the way.
- A craving for chocolate and banana salt-water taffy is mentioned, with a playful promise of minimal output in return.
- Despite the breezy and possibly rainy weather, the traveler feels "cozy in my bag."
- Photos from the trip include scenes from Cannery Row, Santa Cruz Wharf, and a beautiful New Year’s Eve sunset at Capitola Beach.
- There’s a consideration of starting a blog titled "Travels and Mayhem with Stoma Herb," capturing these adventures.
- All photos are taken with a Samsung S23 Ultra, showcasing the trip in high quality.
- An exciting sighting of an elephant seal and its pup near Hearst Castle adds to the adventure.

Advice and insights from others include:

1. Encouragement to start the proposed blog, with at least one person expressing interest in reading it.
2. Best wishes are sent for an enjoyable holiday, adding to the supportive and positive atmosphere of the journey.