before you go hiking at Elkhorn Slough, stop at Phil’s Fish Market in Castroville for some delicious fried artichoke hearts and fish & chips  Hike #12 for 2025 We hiked a 2-mile loop on mostly flat gravel trails and saw 13 different species of birds! A slough is an inlet that is sporadically filled with … Continue reading Elkhorn Slough – Hike
Our visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was somewhat disappointing. Many of the live exhibits they have had in the past had been removed. A lot of virtual exhibits had been added. I’m sure this is better for the animals but the experience wasn’t what it once was. It was still enjoyable, but it would … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium 2025
Our trip to the Monterey Peninsula included a morning spent at Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course. We played 9 holes with 7 people. We divided ourselves into two teams and played a scramble. In a scramble, each player takes a turn throwing their disc and congratulates the person on their team who threw the best … Continue reading Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course – Hike
Hike #10 for 2025 This was on my most-desired activity list for our vacation to the Monterey Peninsula in California. It’s one of my absolute favorite places to hike and explore. It’s $10 per vehicle and well worth the price. If you get the chance to visit here, you won’t be disappointed! The parking lot … Continue reading Point Lobos State Park – Hike
We booked a trip to Marina Dunes RV Resort to celebrate the Feast of Booths. This Biblical holiday was traditionally celebrated by building temporary shelters in which to live for the week. This is to commemorate the Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years living in tents. Our adaptation was to go glamping in … Continue reading Monterey, California – Bike Path
heavens to betty 