We discovered a new, more convenient way to get to the beach here in Monterey. There was plenty of parking and, except for these two, we had the place pretty much to ourselves. I didn't speak to them, but they were driving an official Aquarium vehicle, so I assume that they were employees rather than volunteers.
It was another foggy day, but we went down on the beach anyway. The tiny specks at the water's edge are these little birds. I shot a short video of them feeding, but I'm so new at taking movin' pictures that I don't even know how to edit out the jiggly parts where the camera is pointed at my feet.
I never thought I would be saying this, but I'm excited about shooting more video. As a still photographer, I have come across many fascinating things that simply defied capture because their coolness lay in their movement, but having grown up in the era of 8mm home movies that were almost alway astonishingly bad, I have continued to look down my nose at amateur video. Well, until now that is. These new cameras make taking video so easy and produce pictures that are so amazingly clear, it opens up a whole new realm of possibilities.
After the beach, we went by San Carlos Cathedral. Since it faces north, the sun is always right behind it, so I have been waiting for an overcast day to take some pictures there.
Completed in 1794, this is the only building left from the original Spanish Presidio and the oldest building on the Monterey Peninsula. It is also the oldest church in continuous use in California and the smallest cathedral in the continental United States.
As usual, the day wasn't complete until we drove along the beach in Pacific Grove. The fog was even heavier than in Monterey, but we did see sea lions here for the first time which was a nice way to end the day.
Day 104
Monterey, CA
Daily Mileage: 0
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