I then started my trip up the Pacific Coast Highway. I knew I wouldn't make it all the way to San Francisco in one day, so I had reserved a room at a cheap motel along the way. I stopped in Morro Bay (known for its 576 feet high volcanic plug--see below) for dinner and to watch the sunset. I was too busy enjoying the live music and delicious clam chowder, though, and forgot to take any pictures of sunset until it was a little too late...
This morning I continued north on CA-1. It was a long day's drive, but enjoyable and scenic. I took over 100 photos as I drove today, but here's a small sampling:
Elephant Seals
I know they look dead in the photos, but apparently when they're on the beach during molting season they don't move around much because they're conserving energy.
Big Creek Bridge in Monterey County
McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Somewhere in the Big Sur...
It was a gorgeous day. And then I arrived in San Francisco. Apparently they are having unseasonably cool and wet weather, which means FOG. Before checking into my hostel for the night, I headed to the Golden Gate Bridge, hoping to get a photo of it, but this is what I saw from the "Vista Point"...
I couldn't even really see it when I was driving over it.
Here's hoping for a better view tomorrow!
5 comments:
Those seal pictures look pretty good to me! Hope the fog has lifted in San Fran today. You're the best!
One of my friends here at UNLV is actually from Morro Bay- he waited at a restaurant overlooking that big rock. Small world. :)
-Jordan
Glad you got on safely up Highway 1. I nearly drove over the cliff on that highway in (blush) 1959--sleepy from hiking in the mts. The photos are glorious and memorable. I lived in San Jose for three years, delivered furniture around that area, became (alas) an English major, and went into SF for an occasional meal. Your adventures are so nice to share. Continue safe and keep that lovely smile a sign of your delight, Rachel.
When I went through the LA area in 69 I camped out about 1/2 mile from Charles Manson's place shortly before he and his friends carved their way into history! Thus, my tension about you camping along the way...
Am I crazy or is the water bluer/greener than the Atlantic? It's all quite lovely! Love to you--Dad
Beautiful photos, beautiful Rachel, it's all so fun to follow along. Big hugs to you!! Judy
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