The plan was to hike to the Point San Luis Lighthouse, Avila Beach, CA. It was on restricted land, so you could only hike there with a guide. We had reservations, but we arrived at the wrong time and missed the hike (we made new reservations for the next week.) At least it was a short drive and we were able to walk around the harbor.
The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA, was a "must see" on most lists, so who were we to question it? There was certainly a lot of pink, but the place was expansive and unique. The rock work on the fireplaces was amazing. I didn't get a good picture of it, but you have to see the men's room urinal to believe it!
The carved doors were almost four-inch thick solid wood. There was no door latching hardware. A sliding 3/4 inch steel bar in brackets was used to lock the doors.
The grounds were absolutely beautiful with a wide variety of plants and flowers.
Each room is uniquely decorated. There is a fine line between tacky and whimsical. I'll let you judge for yourself.
Meanwhile, back at the Butterfly Grove - the numbers are growing...
We saw Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab when we visited Arroyo Grande with Maggie and Jim. It kept calling to us, so we finally stopped in for a little dessert. Pretty good ice cream, but a little too pricey to make it a habit. We did, however, find several more places we may try for dinner before we leave the area.
We were celebrating a good friend's birthday. (OK, she is in Georgia...)
Happy birthday, Jan!! We miss you!
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