Big Sur

Sunset at our motel

Spectacular, clear day in Big Sur

Proof that the Ridgeline was here at Big Sur.

I have one written thought about Big Sur:  construction of the "Rain Rocks Rock Shed" near Lucia.  As we drove through the area we were immediately struck by the size and ugly face of this new structure.  It's quite out of character for the area.  Large, artificially-colored boulders frame the rock shed (yes, you read that properly).  I thought, hmmm, I'll bet there's some backlash on the design of this construction project and made a mental note to look it up.  Oddly, what I could find on the internet indicates that locals are most impressed with its design technology.  Falling rocks have been an ongoing problem in the area.  Sections of the Pacific Coast Highway have been shut down and even fallen into the ocean due to debris from landslides and heavy rain.  So, I suppose they're lauding this solution to the problem.  It's the narrowest construction site ever attempted, in an area of unstable land.  I'm glad I didn't know that before we drove through it.  The highway itself is a bit unsettling to drive!

Spring flowers in bloom everywhere

Wild iris

The most picturesque lunch we've ever enjoyed.