Adventures in Whale Watching

Turns out trying to catch a pic of a moving whale is a lot harder then it looks.

Especially when you don't have a zoomy enough zoom, and you're wearing glasses that keep fogging up every three seconds, and then the minute you put the camera down to clean your glasses is when the big'ol thing decides to start doing back flips.

It was a whole thing you guys.

Port San Luis || Avila Beach, Ca

This post is actually a compilation of two separate visits to Port San Luis, because I waited so long to post this that I had gone again.
The second time was in an attempt to see whales though, not an actual intentional visit to the Peir so i guess that makes it fine.

Disclaimer: I did not see any whales. Unless you count the splashes a million miles away that people say were whales.
But, no pics didn't happen.

Avila Beach, CA || Avila Valley Barn

On this installment of Carina goes places, we're talking about Avila Valley Barn.

San Simeon, CA || Hearst Castle & Elephant Seals

One of my goals for this fine year of 2015, is to do more things.

Ya, I know how broad and general that statement sounds, but it is what it is.

I have lived in California my entire life, I have been to the beach, shopped at the farmers markets and gotten more sunburns then I can count. 

I have also taken great advantage of the beautiful place I live in.

There are so many "tourist" things I haven't ever done and so many places I have never been to.

You don't really appreciate things until you see it through other peoples eyes, I think. Like the beach for example, I think the only time I have ever been to the beach in the last ten years is if someone is visiting from out of town, or I am joining in on an activity with my nephews. Never, do I go of my own accord. 

Why, you may ask. Well, because it's always there.