Ramada Limited Monterey

... colour in the sun, very exciting! Then found a half price jewellers and got a new ring to replace Charlotte's lost one yay. Then went on the 17 mile drive around the Monterey peninsula, saw big waves and the famous Lone Cypress Tree. Charlotte then fell asleep during the Day After Tomorrow, which was very exciting having now been to New York and LA!   

... and barefoot was painful with rocks.<br><br>On the way down to Morrow Bay where we stayed at a campsite (bathrooms nicer than mine), we stopped for a half hour or so to watch the sun set off in the distance on the blue Pacific Ocean. Just sitting there on those rocks was nice.<br><br>Randoms:<br>-Brits called the Mojave (Mo-hauv-a) Desert the Mojave (Mo-jav) Desert, lol.<br>-Matt accidentally driving Lola on the left side of the road<br>

... it was a lone seal! Unfortunately, as we got nearer, we could see the poor thing was obviously sick as it was rolling its head back and forth in a funny way (see video). Later on, as we walked back past the seal, a group had gathered, and we overheard that the seal was going to be rescued. We sat and waited a while, but nobody came, so we headed on back - we'll never know what became of the seal....<br><br><br><br>

... for my Grams' sake). Now at this point, I realize how alone I am, not passing anyone on the way up except Mr. Jerry Garcia lover, whoever he was chilling with in that parking lot, and the 2 sketchballs I passed on the way up the short hill. A rush of panic and terror overcomes me, I definitely cannot do anything about this situation on my own...a girl against 3 guys stealing Lola and the 2 at the bottom of the hill that I now assumed to be lookouts. My instincts tell me to go back ...

... two each!).<br><br>Santa Cruz looked a wonderful spot - the beach was wide and beautifully sandy. Several games of volleyball were in progress, even at 10.30am. A few surfers were also paddling out. There was also a very relaxed, chilled out feel.....it was a pity we had to press on.<br><br>By about 12.00 we were into the Big Sur area - a huge expanse of rugged landscape, with virtually no habitation for the hundred miles or so of ...

... butter. Yum yum yum yum yum!!! I'd saved most of the "whole" meats such as the claws, thinking that I could take those away if I needed to. Alas, I didn't need to as I gobbled the entire crab, more or less on my own!!! Yummyyyyy!!!! The beauty of it all is that I didn't even feel stuffed afterwards! <br><br>I'm really going to miss the crabs. But tonight.... it's back to sandwiches and **** at the campsite.<br>

Hello! After a fantastic adventure in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks we headed back to home base for a few days (thanks again Aunt Kath and Gramps and Grandma) to rest up and re-jig our camping equipment. Whilst in San Bernadino we enjoyed regular showers, it's amazing how your hygiene standards change when camping! We also got in a bit of civilisation and enjoyed Transformers 2, ha! What a fantastic ...

... I was completely out of my realm, but definitely enjoyed myself. My friends in the culinary arts would be completely jealous. Sorry guys, but like i said "it's all about who you know". This day i left my camera at home. So NO pics to prove that i was actually there. Seriously........it's all true!!!!

... of course) while we were at the sea lion dock. Brian did manage to ask me if i was ok, but after that he just laughed Groccery Outlet still exsists here in central CA and we still love it!! Yeah for cheap grocceries today!! I almost fell again before we left, but managed to catch myself and just let my bike go. Lucky for me a nice old man, who couldn't even lift my bike up came ...

... Tomorrow we travel the Scenic Highway 1 tomorrow, which should be good for some scenic pictures on our way to San Simeon. Pictures from the Aquarium follow, Love Les &amp; Caroline xxx