The 19 hour day began at 3:30 a.m. for me - got up, showered and got ready. Left the house at 4:15 to beat LA traffic. We succeeded - were by Oxnard in 1 1/2 hours. Ate breakfast in Santa Barbara and made our way up the 101. Not really much to see except for the glimpses of the ocean. Did see lots of grapes growing in the fields though. Arrived at San Simeon about 10:10.
We watched a 40 minute video about WR Hearst and the Castle etc and then took our tour. We did the beginner Experience tour. I would like to see the one with the whole grounds etc.
The outdoor pool area is fabulous...we could imagine spending lots of time there. The inside was a bit dark as they keep the lights low to protect the furniture, pictures etc. The stories the guide told were interesting. The rules WRH had for staying there, the activities. The theatre was pretty spectacular .... women got fur coats to lay over them if they were cold. The indoor pool is the one laid with gold all around - I can't believe that folks did not like it very much.
WRH really knew how to put a place together - even if it did take him 28 years to get it all done.
More on the drive back in another post.
We watched a 40 minute video about WR Hearst and the Castle etc and then took our tour. We did the beginner Experience tour. I would like to see the one with the whole grounds etc.
The outdoor pool area is fabulous...we could imagine spending lots of time there. The inside was a bit dark as they keep the lights low to protect the furniture, pictures etc. The stories the guide told were interesting. The rules WRH had for staying there, the activities. The theatre was pretty spectacular .... women got fur coats to lay over them if they were cold. The indoor pool is the one laid with gold all around - I can't believe that folks did not like it very much.
WRH really knew how to put a place together - even if it did take him 28 years to get it all done.
More on the drive back in another post.
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