Monterey, 2008
Monterey
A cloudy day[note].First, a stroll down Cannery Row.
Lookout pier
Birds
Canning Notes
Hai Sona
Plaza Performers
Dog Stroller
Steinbeck (1)
Steinbeck (2)
Rocks, formations, seaweed, and sea creatures.
Rocks 'n Mold
The water's clear
The gang observes
Kayaks
Deep Thoughts
More Kayaks
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Boiler Valve (?)
Sardine Canning Show
Box Printer
Deeper Thoughts
The entrance was a 360 degree fish tank.
One of the highlights was definitely the Jellyfish.
Jellyfish
Birds on a Rock
Starfish
Some amazingly large Kelp.
Kelp
Shark (?)
Touching Starfish
The California Moray moved its big mouth incredibly slowly.
California Moray
Penguin (1)
Penguin (2)
Lunchtime at Portala
One sea otter was active.
Otters (1)
Otters (2)
Otters (3)
Otters (4)
Here's a video of the sea otter feeding.
Finally, here is a video of some transparent jellyfish like creatures. They can hardly be seen unless a light is turned on.
Back in Cannery Row. First, a stop in the Hairy Otter shop, followed by ice cream at Ghiradelli, and a visit to the Chocolate Factory.
Hairy Otter
Looking for Chocolates
Chocolate Factory
17-Mile Drive
Rock formations, the coastline, birds & sea creatures, etc.
Time for people pictures.
A beautiful setting, with an almost-enclosed pond. The pictures below don't do it justice.
- May 25, 2008.