Morro Bay is not a new stop for us, in fact Bill lived here his senior year in college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. But it is a whole new world for both of us to be retired, living in our beautiful home, and having the time and space to just "be" here.
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| RV park from the water's edge |
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| Foggy top rock from the dunes behind the park |
The Morro Dunes RV Park is very quiet, even at 90% full. It is a mix of retirees, families and young people with surf and paddle boards. There are tents, small to large motorhomes and 5th wheels, and lots of travel trailers from very old to very new. Plentiful and clean bathhouses with laundry rooms ($2 wash, $.50 dry), a nice dog run, and a small store with basics. The access to the beach (dog-friendly), and Morro Rock, make the location ideal. We will definitely be back.
One morning we drove out to the other side of Morro Rock where you can get up close to the shear rock walls that tower overhead. Not sure why a big ol' rock is so fascinating, but it really is :-) No seals or otters, but lots of birds. Lots of people for a weekday too. Summer break is here.
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| Morro Rock is one of a line of nine volcanos |
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| There's that rock again... |
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| Tessa was sad to give up her usual table dancing |
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| Beach babe clad in appropriate warmth for a foggy morning |
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| Bright blue shells with spider web lining added a pop of color to the beige sand |
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| A lone surfer begins his day |
Love your beach babe! So glad to hear that you've been able to slow down, relax and enjoy. Looks like a great place for it.
ReplyDeleteThanks :-) She's pretty special. The place has taken very good care of us these few days. We're rejuvenated and ready for our next travel day in the morning.
DeleteI'm sure the cooler temps are a welcome relief after the 100+ days inland. Ron and I didn't appreciate the cooler Bay Area temps until we lived in Sacramento for a few years.
ReplyDeleteI imagine one could get tired of anything, but the fog and cool temps have been sweet this week. Sacramento definitely gets hot!
DeleteLooking good!
ReplyDelete:-))))))) thanks Gaelyn.
DeleteYour bright blue shells are actually Velella velella, a close relative to the jellyfish. They are washing up by the millions along west coast beaches. Pretty, but can be stinky, too. :) So happy to hear you are relaxing by the water and getting a chance to enjoy your new life.
ReplyDeleteCool - thanks for the info! At Cayucos just north of here there were only the membranes and no shells on the beach. The ocean has been very healing :-)
DeleteAhhhh...you can breathe now! How wonderful is that?!
ReplyDeleteSuperb. Absolutely superb.
DeleteEven though we return to places we've been, at different times in our life we see with different eyes. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSo true! Being able to slow down now, and really absorb a place, is high on our list of "why" we're doing this :-)
DeleteAnd so the "Wonderful Life" begins! Looks like a delightful spot to start the next phase in your life:) Relax and enjoy the sights and the beauty. Life is very good:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, it is very good indeed!
DeleteNice nice nice...Tessa sure has the right idea, feet (paws) in sand and chill!
ReplyDeleteI swear that dog could chill at Mardi Gras!
DeleteOh yes, nothing better than having the time and spaciousness to just "BE." We know well that feeling of deep contentment and gratitude. Love the photo of Tessa the bathing beauty. She's always appropriately dressed. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm always happiest when I can pause and breathe. Yes, she's our fashion maven :-))))
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