The Big Sur

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$4 a gallon.... yep we filled up at the local gas station and that's the price over here so it doesn't feel like you have to sell your firstborn to pay to fill up the tank. You have to be careful because Diesel pump is green here and black at home

Today we drove along the Big Sur from Carmel to Morro stopping at the many view points along the way. The vistas were simply breathtaking and we took photos at each. We saw a Vulture and a dead wolf on the roadside. Once again a beautifully sunny blue sky meant we could drive top down. The roads were windy and there were some pretty steep drops on the passenger side which made me really nervous as Martin insisted on fiddling with his ipod shuffle as it connected to the car's media system... and consequently he was (in my mind) weaving a bit.

We stopped for a drink at Nepanthe a stunning little restaurant and coffee shop in the most amazing position. JM &M had strawberry banana smoothies and I had a Latte... As is the norm it was so big I didn't know whether to drink or or bathe in it! but it was a lovely place to while away half an hour for a bit of blue sky thinking

We stopped just before Morro to see Elephant seals loads and loads of them stretched out on the beach and tame squirrels that came right up to you but for some reason signs strictly forbade you from feeding them.

At Morro we checked into the Front Street Inn and Spa and took two rooms The Hideaway and The Big Sur which face straight onto the bay, they are quirky and big and I love them.

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Comments

[Sue Davis]

Wow what a wonderful trip of a lifetime!
Hi Ju Wow have enjoyed reading your blog everyday of your travels - looks amazing and I bet you have to pinch yourselves at times on what your experiencing! What a way to celebrate your birthday Mart you will remember this for ever! Keep up the good work Ju nice to see pictures and stuff! Almost looks like your in the movies! Enjoy every moment - give Mart a big hug from me! Lots love Sue xx