Morro Bay, California: Yes, the weather has changed. Dave went out for another epic bike ride this morning along a seaside bike path and was able to get back to the RV in time for us to leave before the storm hit.
Our drive today was only 130 miles, but it was along Highway 1. Yes, one of the most beautiful drives in the country, but ridiculously winding narrow roads and under constant repair due to the ocean wanting to reclaim the shore. We would enter a stretch with a ROAD WORK AHEAD sign... then drive through the work area... then read a END WORK ZONE sign... only to drive 100 feet to meet a new ROAD WORK AHEAD. Crazy. Many places we were stopped on one-lane passes. We averaged about 25 miles per hour and were driving all dang day. The wind was a bit hazardous at times as well - always a scary situation in a RV - especially when driving along sheer drop-offs over the sea. It was a very stressful day of driving for Brave DT.
While Dave was on his bike this morning, I made lunch (chicken salad) and dinner (mac & cheese). The chicken salad was required as Dave had not only bought English muffins at the Model Bakery, he also purchased a massive croissant. The flaky pastry went immediately into the freezer and there is nothing better on a croissant than chicken salad. A great lunch to split on the road.
We stopped again near Hearst Castle/San Simeon to see the Elephant seal rookery. This time of year, only females/young are on the beach, but the boys are starting to show up for mating.
Very interesting, but I didn't even leave the RV to walk down the boardwalk to view the critters - the wind was howling and it was pouring rain. Dave returned completely soaked (he was away three minutes to snap the above photos) and had to completely change his clothes before we continued the few miles to Morro Bay.
We checked in, set up camp, and hunkered down listening to the news about the airline mess. (We had no idea until Lisa phoned us on her daily commute call. Most of the day we were completely without cell service.) Hope you are all where you want to be!
Massive Morro Rock is outside our window, but it is too foggy to find. Tomorrow! Our weather is supposed to improve, but tonight we are warm and dry, with gooey mac & cheese to keep us cozy.
Until my next update, I remain, your what a day correspondent.
Campsite Information: Morro Dunes RV Park