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The adventure… part 27; The Monterey Peninsula… part 2… cyborg deer and golfing coyotes…

Posted on July 16, 2021 by pouringmyartout

There is this thing at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula called ‘The 17 mile drive’. It cost about ten dollars, and passes beside some of the most exclusive private dwellings, fancy golf courses, wild coastline and beautiful pine forests … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 26; The Monterey Peninsula… part 1…

Posted on July 15, 2021 by pouringmyartout

Still trying to get that perfect photo of a crashing wave. Also, if you are new here, this is not a travel blog. I am just caught up on a little side trip. We will be getting back to the … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 25; let’s take a break from the coast and meet some animals… part 2…

Posted on July 14, 2021 by pouringmyartout

So yeah, day 4 of the adventure, heading North along the coast, and I am in Monterey. Mama herbivores never have to nag their children to eat their vegetables. It was still too early to check into my hotel, so … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 24; let’s take a break from the coast and meet some animals…

Posted on July 13, 2021 by pouringmyartout

It is around noon on day 4 of the adventure, and we have seen elephant seals, miles of crazy coastline, and stopped at Big Sur for lunch… an that is just on this one day. Look at that sailboat way … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 17; Elephant Seals; it isn’t all just a giant seething cauldron of testosterone…

Posted on July 7, 2021 by pouringmyartout

Sorry, I used almost that line in the last post, and I liked it, so I added it to this post’s title. But it isn’t… just a mass of battling bulls. Last years pups and the females are just sleeping … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 16; Moving on to some more mammals…

Posted on July 7, 2021 by pouringmyartout

I left Moro Bay early in the morning… so this would be the start of day 4 on that handy map I posted in an earlier post… heading North. So we say goodbye to the adorable otters. Look! I did … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 15; Moro Bay and some otters… part 3…

Posted on July 6, 2021 by pouringmyartout

This is that video I promised you of that group of otters doing the synchronized cleaning routine after the synchronized napping part of the day.

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The adventure… part 14; Moro Bay and some otters… part 2…

Posted on July 6, 2021 by pouringmyartout

This little otter is having lunch. I sort of fell in love with him… her… He appears to be eating a scallop. Frankly, scallop, I don’t give a clam! But what was really endearing about this otter… Was the way … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 13; Moro Bay and some otters… part 1…

Posted on July 6, 2021 by pouringmyartout

I love otters. My only regret is that this time I didn’t get to Moro Bay when all the pups were little. They sleep on their moms’ tummies, and when the waves gently rock them, it is the most adorable … Continue reading →

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The adventure… part 12; Breaking it down…

Posted on July 5, 2021 by pouringmyartout

For those of you unfamiliar with the coast of California, and because I am, as usual, not doing these specifically in chronological order, I will give a brief overview. Day 1. Still in San Diego. Did that zoo experience and … Continue reading →

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