This was the first time we had every stayed in Cambria. We loved it! It was a little cold but it was close to Hearst Castle and we spent a lot of time at the beach.
Just North of Hearst Castle is an area where you can see Elephant Seals. They are usually there in the spring and summer. While we where there it appeared that a bunch of immature males were practicing their sparing. They were very interesting to watch! We also had a number of unusual sunsets courtesy of the Indian fire.
We spent about five days in Monterey. Of course we went to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
This is an ocean sunfish. They can grow to massive sizes! I think they are really cool fish.
We took some time to sail in the Bay and kayak. We found a company right on Cannery Row so we could put in right near the kelp beds. It was a blast. We actually got to see a number of momma sea otters with their pups. I do have one confession though, I am really uncoordinated so it took me about 30-40 minutes before I felt comfortable in the kayak. I was worried about getting sea sick, tipping over, etc., but I eventually had a good time. I know, I'm a wimp!
We took a drive up to Santa Cruz. We unfortunately chose one of the days when there was a heat wave and it was over 100 degrees in Santa Cruz. We walked around the boardwalk, played video games, walked on the pier and then left.
I had some fun playing games in the arcade. I managed to win about 1600 tickets. Guess what I redeemed them for? A rolling pin, yes that's right, a silicone covered rolling pin. Who'd guess that you could redeem arcade tickets for small kitchen utensils!
Winchester Mystery House-San Jose
On the way back from Monterey we stayed in San Louis Obispo. We stayed at the Madonna Inn like we did for our honeymoon. I know that the Madonna Inn isn't for everyone but I really like staying there. It is really different and fun!
Well, that's our trip. We had a great time. Alan is back at work now and I get to putt around the house for another month or so before school starts. I am taking a summer school class through CSU Bakersfield. This Friday I start "Foundations of American Education". We don't have a lot of other summer plans except to possibly go to the Shakespeare Festival in Utah for a few days and hopefully get our condo some much needed new carpet!!!!
