Fishermans Wharf to Cannery Row Monterey.

Jenny at Fisherman's Wharf

Today we had a leisurely time walking around Monterey. We started out at the Fisherman's Wharf, and yes that does say Wharf and not Wife !!
We then strolled along the coastal path to Cannery Row, along the route were seals in the water and some lying on rocks basking. Photos of these can be seen when we're back home boring you to death.

View looking down Cannery Row

We spent a couple of hours in the aquarium at Cannery Row, this seems to be a must if you come here. We saw a Great White being fed by divers, tuna being fed, and all types of jelly fish. There was also an area where you could touch loads of marine life, rays, etc.

Cougar waiting for his salad lunch.

On the way back we stopped for lunch at spanish style restaurant, the salads were enough for 4 people, I only just managed to finish it.

Pismo Beach to Monterey

Today, after breakfast, which you can see Jen eating by the pool in the photos, we drove the Pacific Coast Highway from Pismo Beach all the way to Monterey.
Stunning scenery, but hard to capture while driving, although Jen did attempt this many times.
Mountains to the right and pacific to the left. Very windy roads up the mountain parts and slow going at times, but well worth the effort. Stopped off at several vista points to look at the views, and one of these was elephant seal beach, which had guess what? Yes loads of elephant seals on the beach and in the water. Also tame squirrels that would come right up to you for titbits.
Drove through Carmel in to Monterey, and then had a walk down to Fisherman's Wharf to get some fresh air. Tomorrow we spend the day in and around Monterey.

Santa Clarita to Pismo Beach

Today Lisa & Cora took us to pick up the rental car, and then we headed off to Pismo Beach.
Although somewhat nervous before starting out, even with Stacey's expert driving tuition around Santa Clarita & Valencia, once on the freeway everything was really good. We drove west towards the coast to Ventura about 45 miles from Santa Clarita, and from there north on route 101 up through Santa Barbara, through the californian wine growing country, onto Pismo Beach. What a lovely place !!!
When we arrived, we were told there were 3 whales in the bay, and later when walking around we could see them "blowing" out in the bay. Also porpoise swimming around and coming out of the water.
Our room is on top of a cliff, looking out onto the Pacific, quite a view.
Having left the desert temperature of the high 80's in Santa Clarita, we are now in the high 70's / low 80's here on the coast, a bit more manageable for me.

Arriving in LA

Icelandic Glacier
Greenland Icebergs
Stacey meeting us at airport
Outside the Egg Plantation

Well the adventure has started. Firstly with a great flight, passing over Iceland, Greenland, Alaska and the vast area of Canada before coming into Los Angeles, where we were met by Stacey and Lisa.

On Sunday we had a lie in, and then headed off downtown to a place called the Egg Plantation, where we had an English breakfast, (when in Rome).

We then went on to the street art festival here in Santa Clarita, where they closed the road of for all the local artists to draw on the road.

Forthe last 2 days, I've been immersed in a crash course of driving instruction with Stacey, ready for our trip to Pismo Beach and Monterey tomorrow.

On Saturday 29th September 2007, The Campbell's California Caper will begin.
We are off to see our Good friends Stacey ( pictured opposite with Cougar at Windwhistle Golf Club), Lisa and Cora Howard in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles California.
This Site is intended to keep all our family and friends up to date with our holiday, and to let them know where we have been and what we are up to.
I hope to keep it as informative as I can, and update as often as possible.
I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to make any comments as the journey unwinds.