Lynn & Jean gone-good because we had to go through their room. 7:30-cold & foggy. Hwy 1 deserted this early-thank goodness-week enders back at work-long climbs-narrow rd-no shoulder. On down hills-take entire rd. Wind at our back-pass Jean as she stops on hill to take off her jacket-pass Lynn as she stops for a coffee break. After 13 m-not as hilly. 1st stop for us is ELEPHANT SEALS-hundreds of then lounging on the beach. Too young to breed-resting for big adventure-great watching them. Next see HEARST CASTLE high up on a hill-sister Martha told me not to miss it. Leader asks if I really want to bike up there-SUGAR, TIGER, & I are NOT coming this way again! In 1/2 m-how excited I was to see we could NOT bike up but had to take the bus for the 5 mile climb. Cost was $50-saw great rooms-glad we came-unbelievable what you can do if you have MONEY. State of CA manages property & does a great job. Armand only fed me once today-I got ch milk & 2 chocolate cookies at the castle. Still can’t lose weight. Fog still covered rd-not castle. Pass cute town of Cayucos on way to Morro Bay. Motel 6 ($60)-Jean & Lynn got there right before us. Went to eat Mex food w/Lynn. Wonderful day-fun to be tourist. Talked to Jennifer-tomorrow we stay in Lompoc-She 7 Nathan lived there for 2 yrs. Going to be long day.
56 MILES 11MPH (3-35) 5 HRS 8 MIN BTIME 2,200 FT ELEVATION