Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Mc Way Canyon
The area we walked to in Mc Way Canyon was gorgeous. The view was great for photo opportunities and just a breath of fresh air. The walk is less than a mile and it’s a nice path. You have to pay approximately $10 for parking and can enter any state park with it the same day. You don’t get to go stand under the waterfall at the actual beach but you can appreciate the view from the path. Part of the path was closed when we went so I’m not sure how it usually is. I’m glad we stopped to walk and see the view. It was a beautiful sight.
Elephant Seals
It was disappointing to learn that Hearst Castle is going to be closed for the next 6-8 months due to road repairs. But a little bit up the road is where the elephant seals are. I watched one flicking sand on itself for a long time and laughed.
Morro Bay
The Sea Otter Nursery
My brother found the sea otter nursery. He’s the only one of us who woke up early enough to explore the area we were staying in Morro Bay on our way to Ben Lomond for a wedding of some family friends. It was an area of the water where the sea otters were protected. The mothers were holding the babies on their stomachs while floating in the water. And that’s what they did while we were watching them. They floated peacefully, while caring for their young ones.