With the time change happening, we haven't been able to hike after work/school; it's gotten too dark. The last weekend or so has been rainy, so the trail around here have been too muddy to go to. I've been just itching to get out of the house and see the sun again. This past weekend I found myself without any pressing homework, so Connor and I decided to go to Morro Bay for the weekend. We had stopped by on our way up from the Channel Islands, but there is so much to see, do, and eat, I knew we had to come back. We stopped by the visitor center as well as the natural history museum, which I would highly recommend. Thanks to that stop at the visitor center, we had a clear idea of where we would hike the next day.
We got up bright and reasonably early to headed over to Montana de Oro State Park. We had learned that the Point Buchon trail, which could be accessed by driving to the end of the road at Montana de Oro, was open from Thursday to Sunday from 8-4 during their winter hours. We decided to take advantage of that and hiked the full there and back again trail. The views were spectacular. We also saw some whales spouting as they traveled north.
The land is owned by PG&E. It buffers their nuclear power plant, which locals told us looks like a pair of boobs sprouting from the earth. I thought they were kidding. They weren't. This is the more pleasant view of the "Stonehenge" formation.
The wee finches were kicking seeds down to a huge group of quail and two bunnies!
After the cuteness overload, we rushed back to see if the Spooner Ranch house was open. There was a narrow 3 hour window and we had hiked during most of it. We were in luck. We even were able to get a patch on our way out. We had our lunch while overlooking the ocean. Both of us were jealous that someone once got to call this place home.
On our way back to the hotel, we stopped by Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve. The oaks there have twisted in many different directions. The only thing more twisted than the oaks are the trails. We managed to get lost and had to retrace our steps to get back out. Luckily it isn't too big an area.
Our day ended with a fantastic sunset and a fantastic dinner at Taco Temple.
With full bellies and tired feet, we both feel asleep around 8:30.
2 comments :
Marvellous photo's, that trip seems really wonderful ! Have you seen it all or do you intend to get back there again ?
What a nice little trip. It is like soul food for the spirit. Then you go and add Taco Temple...seals the deal. :)
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