road trip     

The road from Carmel to Pfeiffer Big Sue is one of the most dramatic and beautiful roads anywhere.

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A 1931 bridge very similar to the one that was destroyed sough of Pfeiffer-Big Sur..

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I asked the boy beneath the pines.
He said: the Master's gone alone
herb picking somewhere on the mount,
cloud-hidden, whereabouts unknown.
     + Chia Tao

Trail bridge over the Big Sur River.

Big Sur River.

Redwoods.

Where the locals appear to eat. What's not to love about bacon-wrapped grilled prawns?