Random Photo Post

Landmark Bixby Bridge - 1932. Built by prisoners to shorten their sentences. One of the largest single-span bridges in the world.

Eric and Ashley. We met these 2 20-somethings in Victoria and then again in Olympic National Park at one of the beach campsites. Now, weeks later we meet again at Big Sur and they have camped close to us. They are biking their way from Victoria to San Diego (or LA) and were so interesting and cute. Plus, it is always a treat o see a familiar face. They came and joined us around the campfire. Ashley is a fairly new nurse and Eric is a "scaper of the land".

 

Ahhh - warm enough, enough space, and dry; Bar and I did some yoga together.

The Cambria Ale House - I did not drink any beer and even I was impressed with the incredible selection of microbrews on offer. Barry was happy. Take note of the signage.

San Simeon - the Hearst Beach, just below the famous Hearst Castle.

The Hearst Castle - Willaim Randolph Hearst of Citizen Cane fame. We did not tour - too nice outside and too under the "cold". Apparently 167 rooms and an incredible art collection.

Kayaking in Morro Bay: we saw sea lions, sea otters and some beautiful long-billed curlews (which makes me think of Donna and Anne). Morro Rock is in the background.

Brandon and his partner (sorry - no name). Brandon is the proprietor of the Bridge Street Inn, the hostel in Cambria we stayed in (see below); circa 1890's. It was the parsonage. Totally reminded Barry of Aunt Mildred's home in Port Hope (where is dad was born and raised). Brandon was quite entertaining.

Long-billed curlew - Morro bay is a state and nationally significant bird estuary.

Fall colours California style- beach walk in Cambria. The red is coming from a succulent ground cover called Ice Plant (Carpobrotus). Bit of a misty morning.