Cambria – A Photo's Worth

Our last day on the Central Coast is spent at Hearst Castle. As a first time visitor with limited mobility (Plantar fasciitis) my choice was the Grand Rooms Tour. I ordered tickets online, and arrived ready for an early morning tour.

Woke up to plenty of fog. It actually felt like a misty continuous rain.

Our group met at the Visitor Center where we hopped on a bus to take us from the coast up the winding road to Hearst Castle.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_0767 — Our enthusiastic docent met us outside. Group of tourists seem rather reluctant.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2119 — Neptune’s Pool under renovation. Use the imagination and wait for a sunnier day.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_0769 — I liked the way this image takes you along as a tourist.

Taking photographs during a walking tour I needed to up my ISO (lighting sensitivity).

1805_30_SoCalTrip_0780 — Dark colors, dim lighting, and dreary day gives the room as sleepy feeling. Doors and windows are elegant.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_0776 — The dining room. The docent explains that Hearst sat in the middle with his most important guest to the his right. The longer a guest stayed the further away he was seated.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2123 — This is where you sat if you overstayed your welcome. The End.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2129 — After dinner activity before a movie. Can you guess what this is?

This pool is quite spectacular.

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Once outside I had to keep my camera safe from the elements. I grabbed these quick shots. I would have loved to spend more time outside.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2150 — I just love walking around and seeing all the landscaping.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2151 — The fog added so much to this image.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2153 — Beautiful Entry Door

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2140 — When cold even the marble statue has a drippy nose.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2144 — Well my foot has had a workout.

I am so impressed with the way the fog and light made these flowers pop.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2155 — Gardeners hard at work

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2149 — Hurrying through the garden cause of the rainy mist

1805_30_SoCalTrip_2173 — The Hearst still have a cattle ranch at San Simeon, and retain much of the land.

I say good bye to Hearst Castle. There is much to see, but I am not sure I will be back.

I enjoyed my stay in Cambria. Moonstone Beach may call my name again.

1805_30_SoCalTrip_0800 — White Water Inn in Cambria

Now for the 6 hour drive home to Fair Oaks. Passing some lovely landscapes. I caught these images from the car window.

Home and time to settle in for the hot summer.

My camera and I ventured to the central coast of California last month. There I got away from the noise of life. Our destination town Cambria met all the requirements for peace.

Our cottage across from Moonstone Beach provided a lovely, easy morning walk. Many dogs accompany their owners along the boardwalk.

_DSF0685 — And they continue on their way.

The first day the air was crisp without even a breeze. Dare I take a macro shot. Usually when I think of it the wind starts up.

_MRF1921 — Sea Gull (my high school mascot) hangs out

_DSF0691 — Each finds something to enjoy on this walk

Today I am an observer and enjoyer of nature. My lightweight camera system is perfect for this morning.

_MRF1965 — Finding faces in the rock formation

_DSF0714 — Pride of Madera put on quite a show

_MRF1956 — My shutter is so quiet I quickly caught him. He soon hopped out of sight.

Spent some time watching this couple. Trying to imagine their conversation.

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This first morning in Cambria enjoying Moonstone Beach clears the mind. Where do you go to clear your mind?

The rest of the day was perfect and I will share in the coming weeks. Nice to remember this anniversary vacation.

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