Solvang Century

After Ethan's birthday party Wednesday night we drove up Morro Bay.  James had a conference in Morro Bay on Thursday and Friday, and then had his BIG bike ride on Saturday.

The time at Morro Bay was filled with the usual relaxing activities:

Playing at the Park

Hiking up Black's Hill (we were going to go to the beach that morning, but they were all closed because of the tsunami warnings.  We were able to watch the tsunami surges from a very safe distance)

Family walk to Morro rock to watch the waves crash in

In search of starfish

And on Saturday, we met up with Brad and Margaret.  Margaret, the kids and I explored the surrounding Solvang area while James and Brad biked and biked and biked some more.

We went to the 'Little Red Schoolhouse' in Ballard.  It opened in 1882, and is still in use today.

We found a miniature Donkey farm.  We got to see a pot-bellied pig, goats, turkeys, and even a Zonkey (cross between zebra and donkey).  The kids also got to have a ride on the donkey.

We had a picnic and went hiking at the Nojoqui falls.

The Bike Ride

Here is James taking off from the starting line in Solvang

This is at about mile 87.  James was still looking great.  The scenery was amazing.  It was green and filled with wineries and farms.

James and Brad at the finish line.  It was amazing that James was able to ride with his Dad the whole way.  James with his new bike (he has already put over 2000 miles on this bike since he got it in November), and Brad with the bike that he got for his wedding present 35 years ago!