GETTING LOST IN BIG SUR

by JENNIFER LONGOBARDI (United States of America)

I didn't expect to find USA

IT BEGAN IMPROMPTU, THIS JOURNEY THROUGH BIG SUR WITH A GOOD FRIEND EXPLAING THERES A HIDDEN HOT SPRINGS IN BIG SUR OFF ROUTE 1 IN CALIFORNIA. I LEFP INTO MY CAR READY FOR FUN! WE TRAVELS SOUTH TO BIG SUR WITH THE SALTY AIR WHIPPING OUR HAIR AND FRESH FOG OF THE EARLY MORNING DAMPENING OUT CLOTHES. WE DECIDED TO PULL OVER TO ESSALAN INSTITUTE AND USE THE PULL OFF TO PARK ON OUR EXPIDITION. there isn't quite a way down to the ocean nearby the pull off I sadly found out so we embarked up into the hills and mountains of the BIG SUR COASTLINE. The fresh damp forest floor of the giant redwood trees loomed over us and we walked a narrow hidden path to the higher points of the coast line. my legs grew sore, I wanted to complain, but the beauty of the place took my breath away instead. We arrived at the hot springs about an hour later ready to dip in and relieve our aching muscles. it was beautiful, giants stones and water work rocks loomed while hot slightly steaming springs enveloped up. we enjoyed a bottle of wine and bread and glowed in the translucency of the scenic find. We then took a drive down this scenic majestic route along the coast to find the perfect ocean stop to walk down and enjoy the sand and salt air. being winter, we had no plans to swim but to walk languidly along the coast looking for stray abalone pieces washed up along the shore. I will always return to this peaceful paradise! =