Monday, December 8, 2008

From the Coast of Pacific

For the past few days, my blog has transformed into a travel blog showcasing America. On Saturday, I stepped into the third ocean I've experienced: the Pacific. During the conference, I took some time to explore the surroundings. Asilomar Conference Grounds, known as Monterey Peninsula's "Refuge by the Sea," spans 107 acres of protected beachfront land in the quaint and picturesque town of Pacific Grove. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds as an esteemed part of the California State Park system. I arrived at the venue late at night, around 11:30 PM, and went to sleep shortly after being assigned a room. When I woke up in the morning and stepped outside, I was pleasantly surprised to find the tranquil and blue Pacific Ocean just 50 feet away. In the evening, I visited the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Fire place at the front desk.

View, just by a 10 feet walk from my room.