Day 4, Another trip to the beach, 21-Aug-2004

Started the day by ordering an electric guitar online. They are supposedly so much cheaper here, and I may need one someday, so I bought it. Haven't had it delivered yet.

After work, I decided to drive out the ocean again and had a nice hour or so. Walked for an hour on the beach, took photos and even shot a video.

For the first time, saw a whale in the ocean. Looks like nature put on a nice show. I'd heard that they are spotted in Monterey, but saw one for the first time in Half Moon Bay. The photos in the slideshow and I've circled the sighting with a white ellipse. See if you can spot it. The whale popped in and out a couple of times, lumbering along and finally disappeared.

On my walk back, saw a jellyfish lying on the beach. Amazing creature. Didn't dare touch it after all I'd heard about how painful their stings can be. I didn't know if it was dead and I didn't want to find out.

For the first time, the clouds over the hills and the diffused light over the entire place rivaled the awe-inspiring sight of the sea.





Aug 21 - Alone at Half Moon Bay .. again :-)