One the way down, I took a break in the small town of Castroville, which bills itself as the "Artichoke Center of the World" Had to get one of those DJ type photos with my bike in front of the giant artichoke that sits in front of a restaurant selling fried artichokes.
Monterey Fisherman's Wharf under an overcast sky.
With little wind, the day was more suited for kayaking than sailing.
Hotels on Cannery Row. (Everytime I see Cannery Row, my heart sinks. Once a thriving fish processing center, it's now a tourist trap - with nearly every historic building demolished. So sad to see)
I parked on the beach just south of Pacific Grove and spent the afternoon watching the sea otters eat and play.
If you look closely, you'll see a rock on this one's belly. When dining, sea otters swim on their backs and use their bellies like dinner tables. They are are one of the few animals to use tools. They often use rocks to break open the shells of prey items by smashing the prey against a rock on their belly. Fun to watch!
That's it! Hope you enjoyed the photos.
..is that your camera case mounted on the rear rack..it looks good.