Avila Beach Lighthouse 2017

Getting ready for future hikes.  Joined a hike group to see the Avila Beach Lighthose .  A "moderate" 3.6 mile hike on the Pecho Trail.  A beautiful blue sky in May.  This is not a hike for newbies, lots of up and down trail.

 Our guide was a host of random info.  For those native Californians...QUIZ time:
1. What is the state rock?  Nope....not gold, it's serpentine
2. What is the state lichen?   Before you even answer that, do you even know what lichen is?  And it is not a plant.  You'll have to google definition or give Jerry Brown a call.  He signed the bill in 2015 designating  the Lace Lichen as the official state lichen.
The next 2 questions are easy for native californians
3. What is state flower?  Yep, still the poppy
4 what is state animal? Think about our flag.....the grizzly 🐻

Moving on to the main attraction of our hike - the lighthouse.  Built in 1890. Decommisoned in 1974.  Local volunteers have restored and the tour is really interesting.  The fresnel lens is spectacular. Very cool design.  Of course it has been replaced by a small plastic blinking light. Technology wins again   built by Chinese workers the house has a special blessing ....check it out.



Historically this area was known for whaling and during WWII the Japanese sunk a oil tanker off the coast and the crew came ashore at the lighthouse.   Too close for comfort.

A great hike.  Looking forward to the next trail

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  1. RibonlynnJuly 2, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    Very cool and very informative! I learned something new and always a fan of history. Can't wait to read more about your adventures. Thanks!

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  2. UnknownJuly 7, 2017 at 2:51 PM

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  3. UnknownJuly 7, 2017 at 3:21 PM

    Ok I am way over thinking this...I thought this was a Avlia Beach blog. I was looking for a ROAD TRIP BLOG. I think I got this now....it's all the same thing, right? AS you can see I blog all the time. hehe
    I hope your having a great time it is 109 today, I am sure you miss that, RIGHT? Sieg did play golf this morning, started at 8.
    Did you take your doggy?
    Miss you, Sue

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    1. FosseOdysseyJuly 7, 2017 at 3:28 PM

      Yes Max is a road warrior. He can't be left behind 😎

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