MSQLP Field Trip to Point Lobos

My first thought was…WOW!  My second thought was…thank you, thank you, thank you volunteers, Conservation Corps, and Pt. Lobos staff for making the handicap accessible trails!  I thought I’d never be able to experience the wonder and awe of Pt. Lobos again.  But now we all can!  I had an unforgettable time.    The weather was perfect…the scenery breath-taking…and our docent/guide (Larry Swank) was extremely knowledgeable and patient.  Thank you Larry.

 

The whole MS support group went on the “Bird Island Trail”.

We passed “China Cove” on the way to Bird Island.  What can I say … unbelievable beauty and playful sea lions; what a wonderful combination.  Add to that, the colors of the crystal clear water … well it was truly spectacular!

We passed at least 4 artists along the trail trying to capture its picturesque beauty.

As we went further down the trail towards Bird Island, we passed another 2 beaches and a multitude of wild flowers.

When we arrived at our destination, Docent Larry’s knowledge of the diverse gathering of birds on Bird Island made the trip that much better and educational.

After the group made its way back to the beginning, MSQLP had lunch for us. What a perfect ending to a perfect day.  Thank you.

Although the MS group walk was over, I was having such a terrific time that I went on the other two handicap accessible trails:  “Sea Lion Point and Sand Hill” and “Whalers Cove and Cabin.”  They both were unbelievably beautiful, but each had its own amenities.  The Sea Lion Point and Sand Hill Trail had beauty and a diverse number of wild life species including sea lions, birds, sea otters and young Homo sapiens. (Watching the children having so much fun made my experience exponentially better.)

Whalers Cove and Cabin, on the hand, was serene and tthought-provoking, as well as educational and beautiful.  I learned so much history from the docent at the Whalers Cabin. I truly enjoyed it and recommend it highly.

(F.Y.I. – You can get a 50% State Parks Discount Card free from the California Parks office on Garden Road in Monterey.  It is accepted  at all of the California State Parks.)