Hello everyone... another wonderful day here in CA. I was able to call into my classroom this afternoon to talk to the children. That was very exciting to them and me too!!!
My day started out in Pacific Grove, known as Butterfly Town USA. Very cute town and small butterfly sanctuary. Was very nice to see and we did see some clusters of monarchs. The Monarchs have started to leave the area to begin their travels, but we still did get to see some today. We also went to the town museum. I was so thrilled to buy all kinds of butterfly items to share with the class, including some very special books. After our adventure with the Monarchs, we went to Carmel for lunch since it was only minutes away. What a fun place!! Will have to visit Carmel again on another trip some time... then it was time for an amazing afternoon at Point Lobos. This is a state park that is AMAZING to visit. Such beauty in one place. We climbed mountain formations, walk the trails, viewed seals and sea lions. We also saw beautiful cypress trees that were breath taking. I took over 200 pics today alone!!!! The sun was out as well and it warmed up to about 65 degrees in the sun. Very cool in the mornings, but so far the afternoons have been wonderful. Brian and Eric are amazing leaders on this trip. We are learning so much from them, I can't thank them enough. The other teachers on this trip have been wonderful and many wonderful friendships have been formed.
Tomorrow we head to another location to see more Monarchs and then off to the Monterey Aquarium. Our hotel is just down the street from the aquarium, so that will be a close visit not needing our big tour bus. Hope everyone in NJ is staying warm!!!
Lisa, the pictures are breathtaking! So glad you are having so much fun and learning so much. I can't wait to see the hundreds of pictures and to hear all about it. Cathy
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