SATURDAY
AUGUST 11, 2012
Today was rather uneventful.
We traveled to Willits, CA via Hwy 101, to arrive
at Sleepy Hollow RV Park by 1 PM.
It sure was SLEEPY.
It turned out that because we had paid in advance
they did not have to staff an Office.
It was self-serve. Pick your own Site.
We selected one that was level and in the shade.
In the evening, we went out to 7 PM Mass,
because it appeared on the internet
that their Sunday masses were both in Spanish.
St. Anthony of Padua Church was
beautifully simple. It's altar was of REDWOOD panel,
because that was allowed in 1907 when it was built.
As we entered the atmosphere was
so peaceful, and holy.
There was a quiet anticipation
of the celebration to follow.
The Mary statue was to the left.
I assume this is St. Anthony of Padua
Can anyone confirm for me?
After Mass, one of the friendly
parishioners lingered to talk with us.
It reminded us so much of home.
We are generally the last to leave,
after Sunday Mass,
and the size of their Church is
similar to our own.
SUNDAY
AUGUST 12,2012
We started out at 11:30 AM to drive to Point Cabrillo Lighthouse via
U.S. Hwy 101, and California Route 20.
We had expected a flat straight road over to the Ocean,
and were we ever surprised by the
6% grade within the first 8 miles of the 51 miles
we drove to the Lighthouse.
It took us until 2 PM to arrive there,
with a very brief stop at
McDonald's for a salad
.
By that time the temperatures had dropped
and the coast was in a FOG.
I wrote in our journal that the temperature
was FRIGID.
I put on five layers
which included a blouse and overblouse,
sweater, fleece pullover and a lined Nylon jacket,
for the half mile walk out to the Lighthouse.
I wish I had had mittens and a warm hat,
because of the stiff breeze.
We spent two hours at the Lighthouse,
viewing their
buildings and Museum,
and taking pictures.
When we first saw this squirrel
we thought something was wrong with him.
However, it turned out that all the many squirrels
there looked just like him.
There were hundreds of them.
They even seemed to pose for me.
There were warnings on the Museum
doors to keep the doors closed
to prevent the squirrels from getting in.
They could do a nasty job on the collections.
This is a chilling scene of the Pacific Ocean.
We are told that its average temperature
at this time of year is 55 to 58 degrees.
No wonder the air by the Ocean
is so brisk.
Yet, folks go sit by the seashore
and even allow their children to
wade in the water.
Hard to believe when we are wearing five layers of clothing.
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