Return to Point Lobos

On Sunday, we had a couple of hours left in our visit to Monterey. Paul suggested that we drive out to Point Lobos. He had been there the day before and thought we would like it. As serendipity would have it, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve celebrated the 150th anniversary of California State Parks that day with free admission for supporters and lots of family activities. We arrived as it was beginning to clear out.

I don't remember if I had visited this place at the age of nine on that trip with my Grandmother P. I have to imagine so.

It was windy. The sun was low. The surf was pounding. You could hear the birds and sea otters crying. My son and his friends went on ahead, climbing the rock peaks and making their way down to the water. My husband and I attempted a selfie.

This was a time to imprint the memory in our souls.

As we were leaving in the car, we talked about this perfect ending to our trip. My son's friend, a marine stationed in Monterey, planned his return to Point Lobos to show his girlfriend.