After two sleeps here, we are gradually settling in to the time difference. We all woke up at a slightly more civilised hour and were up and about around 7.30. Weather throughout today was much more cloudy although still nice and warm.
We all took a morning stroll via the local park and marina into the village and then returned via the beach to our condo.
Picnic lunch all packed, we then set out down the coast in our rental car on Route 1, the Pacific Coast Highway, which we will get very familiar with throughout our trip. We drove south for the 7 miles to Crystal Cove State Park where we had initially tried to book a beachside cottage last winter without any luck. The beach was lovely although quite busy, and there were lots of quirky beach huts dotted along the cliffs.
I would like to point out that its not me in the picture, on the right!
Despite the rather grey and cloudy skies, we picnicked on the beach and treated ourselves to the first ice-creams of the holiday! The girls spent the afternoon playing in the surf and had a wonderful time.
Before we left, we spent some time learning about the history of the conservancy which I found fascinating, not sure the girls felt the same but they did enjoy the shop where they all (including Becky) bought a dolphin necklace. I got to pay!
On the way home we stopped off at Inspiration Point for a fabulous view of Corona Del Mar beach with both Balboa Pier and Newport Pier in the distance.
After showers all round and roast chicken back at the condo, we taught the girls how to play rummy before bed time. We obviously did a good job because over 5 hands Eliza won, much to her delight.
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