I started today with a 6 mile run from Fishermans Wharf along the Coastal path past Pacific Grove and then back to my car parked at the Wharf. It was a beautiful run and I even managed to get some good inclines in. I realized when I was running that I am so lucky to be able to run in so many different places with some amazing views. Again I saw Sea Lions, Otters and Harbor Seals. They seem to live quite comfortably pretty close to mankind which surprised me, bu...

As per all the Airbnb reviews the breakfast provided at this place was really good. I had homemade granola, fruits and yogurt. Yummy it set me up for the day. I headed off first thing in the morning (after chatting a bit with Jesse, Annemarie's husband) to Point Lobo State Preserve. What a beautiful place it was for walking. I spent a good 4 hours along the coastal path and each bluff showcased even more of the areas nature and wildlife. Again it was foggy but ...

I'm up at 6am and ready to hike Cerro San Luis, I can actually see the mountain from my garden shed :) I drive the shortish route to the foot of the mountain, park, take the dusty dirt trail and start my ascent. There are a few locals around and a couple of runners (really, they are going to run up this rather steep trail?) and the fresh morning area is lovely. I smile to myself as I realize it's 7am on a Sunday morning and I'm out hiking alone, not sure i'd be ...