The Pacific Coast

I know this is day two and for those who are checking the dates of when I write these it is being written on the same day as yesterday's post. Suffice to say that by the time we got to San Luis Obispo last night, found a Walmart to do some shopping for snacks, water and other essentials, found our hotel, checked in, showered (we were filthy after the MASH hike) and got some tea it was close to 9.30 and we had essentially been awake and on the go for 32 hours. Bed was the only option so I didn't post last night and now I am playing catch up.

Today has been amazing. We headed off on our journey along the coast with the first stop actually Bubblegum Alley at San Luis Obispo - a tiny little alley where people stick their gum on the walls. Amazing but absolutely disgusting! The boys added their gum as a memory of the visit.

Then off to Hearst Castle - which was fantastic. It took 28 years to build with many parts being built, pulled down and rebuilt because of fussiness of William Randolph Hearst. You can not believe how over the top it is. The boys were a bit reserved about going but at the end of the tour were happy that they had seen it. Kim hated the drive up to the castle which was very steep and on the way down sat in his seat with his jumper over his head.

Our drive along the coast was lovely (my family will understand that I wasn't too happy about the windy road - remember Lorne), though an overcast and at times foggy day meant the photos I have taken were not as nice as they could have been. Road works slowed us down a little but we made it to the mission at Carmel 20 minutes before closing time so they let us in for free. It was nice to see such a beautiful old church - which is currently having some renovation done.

We have arrived at our hotel and have been and had something to eat. Han is pleased to have discovered that they do have fruit and veggies in America! The whole family is currently sitting with a device of some sort in their lap - this hotel has free wifi so we are all adding posts, checking emails (or Facebook) and the boys are watching some YouTube!