Pacific Coast in a grey coat
Woke up to the sound of road traffic doing a very particular noise, that of wet tires on a wet road.
Yep, it's raining today, and it doesn't look like it's going to stop. Bummer. Regardless, I went to the car and drove off, heading south towards the Big Sur area. I actually like rain, so I don't really mind when I'm sightseeing, but for the festival it's a different story, I'm already having a cold from the plane's A/C and sitting still under a cold shower probably won't help.
Anyways. The road.
Even under a grey sky, the coastal road is stunning. Basically, you gotta stop every half-mile to take pictures, every turn brings something new.
This also served well to try how Molly behaved, and on the slippery wet curves of California Road 1, I just had nothing to worry about. The car practically drives itself.
I got a strange feeling of déjà-vu at one moment, and I wondered why (well duh). Then I got the confirmation that even halfway around the world and on holidays, I'm a nerd.
Some portions of the coast reminded me of Half Life 2, most notably this one
Of course, since there are no aliens anywhere, no mass destruction to be seen, no hybrid biomechanical aircraft in sight, one wonders why the hell I'd think that. Heh.
a few cows who don't give a shit about the view
Further down south, waiting for the Bixby Creek Bridge to appear on the horizon
Rocky Creek Bridge, built in 1932
And Ole Bixby, also built in 1932
I just noticed I took almost the exact same shot as Wikipedia...
I stopped at the Ripplewood Resort Café and got a breakfast served by Cheech Marin's long lost twin brother. A few miles after that, I was thrilled to see I didn't miss Sycamore Canyon Rd, only to have my plans crushed two seconds later as I stopped in front of a closed gate with a sign saying "NO BEACH ACCESS".
Shit.
Now what, further south to Mc Way Falls? Ideally I would have, I had time, but given the weather I decided against it and just drove back to Monterey.
The Big Sur area
Now I'll do some shopping then head back to the Festival. With my raincoat this time.
Yep, it's raining today, and it doesn't look like it's going to stop. Bummer. Regardless, I went to the car and drove off, heading south towards the Big Sur area. I actually like rain, so I don't really mind when I'm sightseeing, but for the festival it's a different story, I'm already having a cold from the plane's A/C and sitting still under a cold shower probably won't help.
Anyways. The road.
Even under a grey sky, the coastal road is stunning. Basically, you gotta stop every half-mile to take pictures, every turn brings something new.
This also served well to try how Molly behaved, and on the slippery wet curves of California Road 1, I just had nothing to worry about. The car practically drives itself.
I got a strange feeling of déjà-vu at one moment, and I wondered why (well duh). Then I got the confirmation that even halfway around the world and on holidays, I'm a nerd.
Some portions of the coast reminded me of Half Life 2, most notably this one
Of course, since there are no aliens anywhere, no mass destruction to be seen, no hybrid biomechanical aircraft in sight, one wonders why the hell I'd think that. Heh.
a few cows who don't give a shit about the view
Further down south, waiting for the Bixby Creek Bridge to appear on the horizon
Rocky Creek Bridge, built in 1932
And Ole Bixby, also built in 1932
I just noticed I took almost the exact same shot as Wikipedia...
I stopped at the Ripplewood Resort Café and got a breakfast served by Cheech Marin's long lost twin brother. A few miles after that, I was thrilled to see I didn't miss Sycamore Canyon Rd, only to have my plans crushed two seconds later as I stopped in front of a closed gate with a sign saying "NO BEACH ACCESS".
Shit.
Now what, further south to Mc Way Falls? Ideally I would have, I had time, but given the weather I decided against it and just drove back to Monterey.
The Big Sur area
Now I'll do some shopping then head back to the Festival. With my raincoat this time.
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