A good day for pictures

We returned to El Estero Park for our daily walk.  I took a number of pictures, including this one of a cormorant enjoying the sun.

Afterwards, while exploring the historic downtown area, we drove passed this tiny church.

Built in 1876, it now houses the Mayo Hayes O'Donnell Research Library, but for many years it was the St. James Episcopal Church, Monterey's first Protestant Church.  In 1945, John Steinbeck's son Thom was baptized here.

On our way to the beach, we stopped at the Point Pinos (there should be a ~ over the n) Lighthouse so I could take some pictures.

Operating since February 1, 1855, it has been in continuous service longer than any other lighthouse on the west coast.

At the beach, we checked out a new spot and found some tidal pools full of little fish and hermit crabs that kept us entertained for quite awhile.  

Day 97
Monterey, CA