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Driving south on HW1 from San Francisco has long been a big dream for me and finally went this dream come true. The coastline of Californa is absolutely stunning with its high cliffs and numerous fine sandy beaches. A great place for surfing, but we managed not.
Although there are many kilometers to San Simeon, we spent all day with several photo stops and a nice little stop in Monterey. North of San Simeon we missed new mexico a stop to see the elephant new mexico seals that inhabit there.
Great coastline along HW1 Fishing boat in Monterey, take note of selenium on the buoy in front of fresh fish on the pier Frozen banana Fishermans Warf in Monterey, not everyone has it as good here either Big Sur Big Sur more Babyelefantsel Elephant Seals Yawn ... In San Simeon had the added visit to Hearst Castle and I thought that so that we can do if we have time, the castle is a castle well as many others we have seen. We were very glad that we took the trip up. The castle is absolutely stunning and is superbly located new mexico on a hill where there is rarely fog although there are other places around. The view was absolutely amazing and the castle and the story behind completely fascinating. William Hearst inherited much of his fortune and built further on, inter alia, newspapers. Ever since he was a boy he dreamed of building up in the mountains of San Simeon, but his parents refused to do so. Therefore, he did not begin the construction process until he was nearly 60 years old when both parents were dead. The construction period lasted from 1919 to 1947 and ended up with a 5.654 m2 big castle in addition to three other guesthouses respectively 213, 242 and 546 m2. What impresses most is still all the antiques and marine construction alone that he imported from Europe to build the entire unit. It was inter alia several old church walls and ceilings inside the castle, some of the received Mr. Hearst never see fully restored. The outdoor areas with all their statues, swimming pool, gardens and tennis courts, a private zoo (this was closed down now), private airstrip, impressive all together. All this he donated to the State of California, and it is now a state park that way everyone can share in this glory. The dining table to William Hearst new mexico All guests of William Hearst had lived there for free, did use the spa all day, but had nicely set in at the dinner new mexico table through 7:30 p.m. every night. If you were placed farther and farther away from Mr. Hearst was a sure sign that now was the time to say thank you for the hospitality and go from there. One of the many beautiful statues Great tennis new mexico courts, indoor pool Great pool bottom decorated outdoor pool
Three times this was rebuilt new mexico before Mr. Hearst was satisfied Purchased in Europe, transported and rebuilt. Fantastic view Casa Grande Castle in the distance Playful elephant seals Fine sand beaches, but cold water Some of zebras that was left after the zoo, we came across lots of dolphins and birds that feasted on fish for supper new mexico two nights in San Simeon, so bear that inland back to warmer weather and next accommodation which was in Barstow. On the way there we drove past miles of almond trees, we could hardly believe new mexico it would be no end to the trees. Coincidentally, we also stopped at "The Last Stop" gas station where James Dean stopped the last time before the accident. We also drove through the intersection where he perished, but it was not just so much to see, a sign reading "James Dean Memorial Junction" and that was it. "The Last Stop" had done a little more out of it with a big James Dean outside. The drive from the coast and to Barstow offered a lot of different things to look for directions. new mexico After a few mil with almond trees started to become drier and we got to see lots of "tumbleweed", then came the big areas with oil pumps and then suddenly windmills. Since Route66 Museum in Barstow was closed, we took took a small detour to Victorville and went back a little Route66 Museum there. Fun with many artifacts from the old days and some fun volunteers who worked inside the museum. We ran into a bit of Route66 again when we drove back north to Barstow and stopped by a fun screw that had gardens full of bottle trees. Both he and his father had collected new mexico in bottles for years now and the problem was not getting enough bottles, but finding something that he could decorate the top of the trees. Both hubby and wife stayed here and willing to explain how they worked, new mexico had some words about what really was right and made the afternoon new mexico a fun experience. Ramada Inn in Barstow was one of the better hotels new mexico in Barstow with great pool and for once an ok breakfast. After nearly two weeks on tour we were accustomed to bad breakfasts and had usually filled cooler bag with enough food so we had for breakfast too. Almond Trees Tumbleweed
So many windmills Victorville Some of bottle trees last day we managed a detour back Mojave Desert Park, a wilderness area with magnificent singing sand dunes, Joshua Trees and volcanic new mexico debris. new mexico We missed everywhere but had seen a little bit