So we are in Santa Cruz .. what does one do in Santa Cruz....That's right - Hit the Boardwalk!
We started in the huge arcade they have and it was ... for lack of a better term ... WHOA! It has been so long since I was in one, I had no idea of all the games they have now. It was the definition of sensory overload ... I loved it! We didn't play any games or even go on any rides, but just had a blast taking in all the sites.
The Boardwalk is just a couple miles from the Lodge
and to get there to the we rode our bikes along the San Lorenzo River Trail.
It's a really nice paved trail straight to the beach.
It's mostly level, with a few slopes taking you under various streets.
We just took a leisurely pace enjoying the scenery.
Just a side note, there are a few groups of homeless along the path but they are nothing to worry about and actually were very nice and remember that they are just trying to make it like the rest of us.
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OK back on topic ...
We also went out on the wharf
and watched baby sea lions for a while.
And just meandered around on our bikes. It was one of the best days I have ever had! I thought it couldn't be better than that and then .... it was!
On Friday we went on the
Roaring Camp Railroad Beach Train
The ride takes you up through the
Redwoods to Felton and back.
It was awesome!
The trip up and back takes about three hours
and the cost $26 for adults and it is worth every penny!
The scenery just takes your breath away.
Until next time ... Happy and safe Trekkin and may your turtle always land shell up!
