Monterey
Well, I survived the night boondocking near the Pacific California Highway, in the Los Padres National Forest, and continued north towards Big Sur. There were many, many pull outs to view this incredible coastline, much of which reminded me of Hawaii. It is Memorial Day, so there are probably more travelers than usual. I drove through Big Sur, many restaurants and state parks, however I didn't want to hike through the forest at this point, but wanted to reach Monterey. I found the Veterans Memorial Park for the night, which had an affordable rate, very close to town.
After lunch, I visited the Point Pinos Lighthouse, and learned about the history in this area, and this oldest working lighthouse on the west coast. What a thrill to know that a woman was left to run this lighthouse, after her husband's death, and that there were many women who actually ran light houses along the coast throughout the country. The lighthouse also became a place for entertaining influential members of the community.
Volunteer retired, builders work diligently to keep up and maintain this very nice property. I also purchased a hand knit potholder from a woman who was a docent volunteer, and knits these potholders, all at the same time, while talking to visitors about the history of the lighthouse. You've got to love that type of dedication!
Jo Jo and I also took a lovely, long walk around the coastal edge, and I eventually wound up in the village of Pacific Grove walking through a farmer's market. Timing was perfect, since I was needing to pick up some produce, including lettuce, and strawberries. And a few treats, such as pecan butter, and banana walnut bread. The weather is chilly, but the sun was out to warm us up nicely.
After lunch, I visited the Point Pinos Lighthouse, and learned about the history in this area, and this oldest working lighthouse on the west coast. What a thrill to know that a woman was left to run this lighthouse, after her husband's death, and that there were many women who actually ran light houses along the coast throughout the country. The lighthouse also became a place for entertaining influential members of the community.
Volunteer retired, builders work diligently to keep up and maintain this very nice property. I also purchased a hand knit potholder from a woman who was a docent volunteer, and knits these potholders, all at the same time, while talking to visitors about the history of the lighthouse. You've got to love that type of dedication!
Jo Jo and I also took a lovely, long walk around the coastal edge, and I eventually wound up in the village of Pacific Grove walking through a farmer's market. Timing was perfect, since I was needing to pick up some produce, including lettuce, and strawberries. And a few treats, such as pecan butter, and banana walnut bread. The weather is chilly, but the sun was out to warm us up nicely.
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