1/4/13 - This morning I said aloha to the staff at the wonderful San Luis Obispo hostel and headed South on the 101 along the glorious coast back to Santa Barbara.

 ~ Jared, Francis, Kurt and Todd ~

It's been a pleasure meeting you!

For all you blog readers, 
if you find yourself traveling to California's Central Coast

check out the San Luis Obispo hostel.

It's a great place to stay!

San Luis Obispo -- a lively college town halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. San Luis Obispo (pronounced SLO) is a place to play a little louder, smile a little more and delight in simpler things that life has to offer.  Features many cafes, theatres and coffeehouses offering live entertainment almost every night. Don't miss the Thursday Night Farmers Market -- an outdoor street fair exploding with locally grown produce, tasty barbecued treats and live music. While staying at Hostel Obispo, you can explore tidepools at Montaña de Oro , birdwatch at Morro Bay, rent kayaks at Shell Beach, hike the many hills and canyons surrounding the hostel, go surfing at one of the four beaches in the county, or bike along the coastline. An outdoor lover's paradise! For an indoor experience, you might attend a concert at the Performing Arts Center, explore the state's fifth oldest mission, or visit Hearst Castle.

Cozy, Comfortable and Convenient Short walk to downtown and Amtrak Fully-equipped kitchen Cozy lounge with fireplace, piano, guitar, board games Inexpensive bicycle rentals Free on-site parking Outdoor garden patio Laundry facilities Only 12 miles to the beach Private rooms or shared dormitories Sourdough pancake breakfast  45 minutes from the world-famous Hearst Castle Quiet residential neighborhood BBQ  No curfew!

This afternoon I arrived in Santa Barbara to pet sit from the 4th til the 12th. What a blessing it is to be here in Jeannie's sweet space on the mesa just a few walking blocks from the beach. 

Jeannie and Pica