Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)

Friday after Alabama clinched the BCS Title, we hopped in our rental vans (they were crimson and white appropriately) and drove the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco. Even though the drive was close to ten hours long, it was one of the best adventures of our trip. The scenic route was beautiful and we couldn't help but stop off and snap some photos of all the views.

We stopped for lunch in a little town called Moonstone Beach at a bar and grill right on the coast. It was such a beautiful day that we were able to sit on the patio and listen to the ocean waves crash against the shore as we dined.

Enjoying the view with Kaelyn

Robbie was so excited after the Bama win, he was actually floating most of the day.

Here is the evidence.At the Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill, Kaelyn got to try her very first vegetable, peas. She ended up with peas all over PawPaw (good thing he was wearing green) and on her nose. She is not a fan of peas. One of the gorgeous views from the coastal highwayOn our drive, we spotted a village of Elephant Seals and stopped off to see them. From December to February, the males engage in "battles for dominance." Mating season is just around the corner and we witnessed some intense fighting. There were also many baby elephant seals that had just been born and it was amazing to see the mothers nursing their infants. Another scenic stop. Kaelyn enjoyed the carseat break and being outside in the warm California sun.