Monday, October 20, 2008

Beholding Beauty!

Annie arrived Monday evening from Ohio and we spent the first few days of our week hanging out in Morro Bay.  We indulged in my Great Aunt Iva's baking (oh my land can she cook!) and had a wonderful time walking the beach and chasing the seagulls. 

 On Thursday we headed out in the rental car for King's Canyon & Sequoia National Park which is home to the largest trees on earth.  The largest Sequoia is "General Sherman" which is 2,200 years old, weighs 1,385 tons and has a circumference 103 feet!  This tree is nestled in a forest of other Sequoia trees that were absolutely amazing to behold!
 
While traveling through the park, we came across 6 black bears and one 6-point buck who tip-toed away as soon as we got the camera out to take the shot.  
 

2 comments:

Knauss House said...

Where is the rental car picture to add to your collection of what you can drive/ride while Stateside?

Glad you are having a good time!

finfan said...

great to see that you made it to the Sequoias! looks like you really enjoyed it. so beautiful. I hope to visit with you at the club again when you make it back to Morro Bay. I'll keep an eye on your aunt & uncle for ya! ;0)

susan
p.s. J is good!!