Excursions

Several times a year, one-day bus tours are planned for our members; adventures into new territory are arranged by experienced volunteers, bringing learning opportunities to members who subscribe. Costs are minimized. You will be notified in the Recorder with a reservation form to be returned with your check. Do not delay for these are usually sold out, fast. Contact Betty Christoff for more information.

The Asilomar Excursion

Oct. 11-13, 2008

Forty-five Renaissance members enjoyed three days of beautiful weather, fun and educational activities and gorgeous views (not to mention great companions!) on the fall excursion to Asilomar and the Monterey area. The excursion committee did a fabulous job of planning everything.

The group spent two nights at Asilomar, a state park that's also a conference center and provides not only comfortable rooms and tasty meals, but also an incredible location on its own beach.

On the trip there, the group stopped in San Juan Bautista to visit the historic mission (right on the San Andreas Fault), stroll around the picturesque town and have lunch. At another short stop in downtown Monterey, they strolled through a street fair and saw seals, sea lions, pelicans and an otter mother and pup at Monterey Pier.

Sunday was devoted to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a fabulous place to experience the best of the bay and the Pacific Ocean. The day ended with an old-fashioned campfire and sing-a-long, organized by Mike Sands, and complete with 'smores.

On the way back Monday, the group learned all about John Steinbeck at the museum devoted to that famous writer in his home town of Salinas.

(Photos by Clarence Smith, Dick Tarble, Jennifer Kerr)