Monterey

We relaxed our first day in Monterey – did some errands on the bases there and enjoyed having water and electricity. I enjoy the freedom of boondocking, but you need services after a few days. The RV camp is right next to their golf course. Our spot backed up to one of the holes, but there’s a tall net so we didn’t have to worry about wayward golf balls. Plus, we were next to a large tree.

The next day was nice, so we took our bikes out. We biked to the Ford Ord state park, it’s a nice trail along the ocean with beautiful views along the dunes. I loved the vegetation colors in the dunes. Much different than the dunes I see on the east coast.

Fort Ord closed down in 1994. It had been a training area for WWI and designated a base for WWII. There isn’t much left of it; most has been redeveloped since it’s prime real estate.

It was a nice day, somewhat warm and little wind. The waves were huge – one advantage of the ongoing storm.

There’s a path leading through the dunes to the beach near the northern end of the park. We were there by ourselves, and it was amazing.

The waves were huge, and I loved watching them break. One came in so fast, and I wasn’t quick enough. Wet shoes, but totally worth it.

After the park, we grabbed food and beer at a local place. The brewery had a bakery inside it, and the sourdough was amazing. They had a cribbage board, and I smoked Ben. =) He’s learning though, it won’t be long before he masters that game as well. But for now, he has Battleship, and I have Cribbage.