Monday, June 30, 2014

Yeti weirdness

I came across a small group of grumpy-looking Yetis one day.



Each was holding a popsicle.



I asked them what flavor their popsicles were and one of them shoved his popsicle in my mouth.



It was... frozen water.  Another one of them then proceeded to stick his popsicle in my hair.  They sure were weird.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Gummy-licious

One of my big friends bought me this package of Kasugai Pineapple Gummy Candy.



These gummies are made in Japan.



According to the package, "The gorgeous taste of fully ripened pineapple imposing as a southern island king crowned in glory, is yours to enjoy in every soft and juicy Kasugai Pineapple Gummy Candy." 



I can't say I know what all of that means but never mind the weird blurb on the package; it was time to pop the package open and get to the gummies!



Opening one of the individually wrapped gummies.



Behold the southern island king's glory!  His glory is shaped like... a heart.  How spiffy!



I gobbled down the pineapple gummy.  It was absolutely "gorgeous" tasting!  Gummy candies rock!  They're downright gummy-licious!

Sunday, June 15, 2014

A seashore befitting a king Part III

At McClures Beach, I did some rock climbing.



These rocks may be nothing to a big person but they're huge to a little man!



Enjoying the ocean view from my rocky ledge.



I later hiked in the Tule Elk Reserve.  The elk were super awesome!



Even though I didn't comingle with the elk, I did hang out with a beetle that I met along the way back.  It didn't have much to say so I just sat and kept it company for a while.



Last stop was Pierce Ranch!



Old farming equipment is always awesome.



Old barns are cool, too.  This barn was built around the 1870's and was originally a milking barn; it was later turned into a hay barn.  There are still lots of active ranches in Point Reyes so cattle is a common sight.



Ooh, and old phones!  Actually, this phone isn't that old but pay phones are a rare sight these days.  However, they sure do come in handy when one doesn't have cell reception.  I had such an awesome time at Point Reyes National Seashore.  I can't wait to visit again! 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

A seashore befitting a king Part II

A visit to Point Reyes National Seashore wouldn't be complete without visiting some beaches!



After hiking around the area by the lighthouse parking lot, I headed to Point Reyes Beach.



It was awesome, windy, and super cold at Point Reyes Beach.  The only other person there was a big man camped out in a flimsy-looking but cool, blue-colored tent.



My next stop was Drakes Beach.



A much more relaxed atmosphere on this beach.  I even relaxed partially buried in the sand.  Ahh, so comfy!



I also sat on some of the awesome rock formations at Drakes Beach.  Not quite as comfy as the sand, but still felt awesome against my spiffy yellow pants.



Then I was off to McClures Beach!  It was a bit of a hike to this beach but I love hiking!



Howdy, everyone!



Stay tuned for more Point Reyes pictures in the final Part III!

Saturday, June 7, 2014

A seashore befitting a king Part I

Point Reyes National Seashore, located in Marin County, is one awesome place!



At the Bear Valley Visitor Center, there was an awesome display showcasing animals which can be found at Point Reyes, such as this striped skunk.



I then took a short hike along the Kule Loklo trail, which led to a replica Coast Miwok village.



It was quite sunny and warm so along the way I took a little breather in a tree.  Ahh.



The weather at Point Reyes can vary drastically from one moment to the next.  Point Reyes is not only the windiest place on the Pacific Coast but it's also the second foggiest place in North America! My next stop was at the Point Reyes Lighthouse, where it was extremely windy and at times very foggy. 



The Point Reyes Lighthouse was built in 1870.



It was retired from service in 1975 when an automated light was installed by the U.S. Coast Guard. 



I had a grand time wandering around the lighthouse and surrounding buildings.



Come back for Part II!