Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Taking In the Sights

During a week long of fall break we decided to do a little sight-seeing:  some close, some not so close.

First up was the lighthouse down the street from our home - Point Pinos.  The view is breathtaking as it faces the ocean keeping boats safe from the rocky coast.


 Next stop was Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA
The "house" took 25 years to complete all the building, additions, etc. & cost $30 million during the 1920's - 1930's.  A modest home for W.R. Hearst to entertain his A-list friends.  The property boasted a zoo, 2 pools, tennis courts, cottages & in home theatre.
Care for a swim?
The insides are just what you'd see in any castle in Europe - considering most of the insides came from castles & churches in Europe.

Next on the tour is the Mystery Spot

 The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

No, my camera is not tilted.  The shed is straight but the ground is sloping.  Hard to explain.  You just have to experience it for yourself!
Stephen & I were part of the experiment since we are about the same height.  He'd stand on one end of a board & I on the other end.  Inside mystery spot I was significantly taller but when we switched places & I stood outside the "spot" Stephen was much taller.  Weird, right?  Welcome to the "Twilight Zone"...

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