DAY TWO MONTEREY….

So…our plans changed…we decided to stay another day in Monterey. The anchorage in front of Stillwater Cove is supposed to be choppy.  So we decided to skip it and wait 'till first thing tomorrow and do a straight shot to San Simeon and if that anchorage is too unprotected, we will keep going to Morro Bay. It's about 95 Nautical miles to San Simeon and 33 more to Morro Bay (about 25 hours total).  That will for sure be an overnight sail! Our very first on our own boat.

Last night we had a nice dinner at Albalonetti's with Keith, Mary and our new friends from Seattle, Kirk and Heidi. The food was pretty good but we mostly had more fun than the food was good. We left the restaurant around 10:30p.m.

KEITH ENJOYING HIS CRAB

This morning we woke up planning to go to Stillwater but checked with the Harbor Master on wind and weather forecast and it looks like we need to avoid it. I'm bummed but I'd rather be safe than anchor there.

Since our plans changed we decided to take a walk along the beach and head to West Marine. As we walked, Harley enjoyed a swim and fetching sticks and rocks. She also got rolled one time. We didn't see her for a moment and then she popped her head up not missing a beat.  It didn't seem to phase her at all and she was back in the water wanting more.

Now we are just getting ready for tomorrow's long journey. Sadly we will be saying goodbye to Keith and Mary. But hope to see our new friends, Kirk and Heidi a lot along the coast. They are staying put for about a week getting projects done on their boat.

This has been a really great spot for us. The weather has been intensely hot for most of the day then the wind picks up in the afternoon enough to keep it comfortable.

You probably won't be hearing from us for a while, not 'till we land in Morro Bay. Think good thoughts and stay tuned!
Maryalice and Rick