A fantastic day on the water

 Yesterday six of us went kayaking to explore the dinosaur caves in Shell Beach. We chose to go on a guided tour with Kristen from Central Coast Kayaks. He guided us expertly in and out of the tight caves.

We are ready to go...

I partnered with Cindy

Janet and Joel

Sue and Cindy

We threaded the needle 

through a narrow space

Learned how to pivot in the cave

and paddle hard to get in and out

The Tuff cliffs are fantastic

Sometimes we were riding the swells

in and out of the caves 

Some of the caves were dark

A great feeling of power

 and accomplishment.

Jon and Judy

At one point a harbor seal tried

to get onto Kristen's kayak.

Wait for the perfect timing

to paddle out of a cave

Our guide Kristen

took great photos

A big set came in right as we were 

paddling out and the wave broke over us.

We landed for a snack

in a cave

 

An Easter Visit from Cameron

 

My dad is finally allowed visitors again after

several "openings" and then more positive test

and shut downs at Creston Village.

We were able to enjoy an Easter picnic together.

Cameron flew in from Ohio and drove dads car back.

He made it in 3 days. Arlo and Jack will make good use

of it as they learn to drive.

We managed a walk at the beach

Cameron enjoyed exploring my moms artwork

We spent time at Kellys.

Bixby enjoyed some water play

We mowed the lawn

Cameron had a short visit with his Grandad.

Then off for his long drive home

Cameron found boxes of his old stuff

to take back with him...

including these very big tools.

Arlo has his first job at a meat/deli shop

We managed a night camping

 at San Simeon with Kelly and Bixby

Good company,  Good food

Kelly has my 1985 VW camper

and its still going great.

We chose to rough it in my little 

back packing tent.

Good fire,  Good card games