The Sliger Crew arrived on March 7 in San Jose. I motored up to pick them up. We stayed in Monterey that night and toured the Monterey Aquarium on Sunday. Had a lot of hands on stuff which John and I enjoyed and appreciated. A Bat Ray that allowed you to touch it was a hit with us. It was like a dang puppy wanting to be petted! Too many attractions for grandpa to pick a favorite. Jelly fish and sardines (coordinated swimming routines) were among my favorites.
After the Aquarium visit we headed south. Took the 17 miles drive north of Carmel where the tree picture above was taken. Saw how the "other half" (other 1%?) live. Very pretty area. Seeing the golf courses reminded me of how bad my brother plays golf and why does he continue to abuse himself so?.
Big Sur was Big Sur. Hard to describe the vistas where the mountains meet the sea.
We hit the Elephant seal landing site before we reached Cambria. Got to see a lot of pups as they learn how to swim and eat before they leave to join their mothers at sea. Most of the bulls and cow seals had already left. So not as many as usual but fun.
Arrived home to grandma Rose and to one of her famous dinners - and wine! :-)
Long first couple of days. Needed rest to get ready for the remainder of the visit.
I'll post more as I sort through pictures and gather thoughts. Above pictures show the guys tide pooling on the beach north of town. Notice plastic bags full of treasures found, i.e. shells, rocks, and dead things.
Dad/uncle skip/etc
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