We thought we might still need to work off some of Thanksgiving dinner, so we went to Point Lobos to check it out.
Point Lobos is considered the "crown jewel" of the California State Parks system.
It has lots of areas where waves can crash against the rocks.
Also, sometimes there are lots of kelp bladders washed up on the shore.
They make a satisfying pop-crunch sound when you step on them.
It's a really beautiful park.
The park owes its origins to Alexander Allan, who purchased the land in 1933 to prevent it from being developed into housing.
We stopped for a bit on the hike to enjoy the view.
A map of Point Lobos trails. It's got a bit of glare.
The park is also a marine reserve and conservation area.
We were there!
It was a beautiful day, too.
This tree is orangey because of some sort of fungus.
Fungus!
"The greatest meeting of land and water in the world" - Francis McComas (landscape artist).
Scenery!
Scenery, now with Justices.
Moss, moss, moss.
Sherrie got a nice photo of the sunlight coming through the trees.
We left the park and went to the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
I found one!
It turns out most of the butterflies were hanging out in this tree on private property next to the sanctuary. It's that big blobby clump in the middle of the photo.
A blurry photo of a wintering cluster of butterflies.
This concludes our adventures for today.
