October 28, Thursday

It has been another exciting day as we made the trip in sunshine, to San Simeon and the Hearst Castle.  It is just mind boggling to think he spent so much money on a Castle in the middle of nowhere!  The place is so opulent you feel like you’re in Roma or Spain with architecture equal to the finest European Catholic church, all though he was not a religious man.  We arrived for the noon guided tour and didn’t leave till 3:30. 

Our guide had mentioned that just north a short distance were the elephant nose seals winter resting place, so we went.  They are truly another kind of seal and sound completely different.  Oh, did I mention that I took more pictures of the seals!  We then slowly worked our way back to Pismo Beach stopping in Cambria, Cayucos and Morro Bay. 

Tomorrow will be another explore day.

Hugs

R&B

Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA

The Neptune indoor pool, gold on the floor and walls

View from staircase down to the outdoor pool

Staircase up from the pool

View from the Enchanted Hill beside the pool.