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challenges will impact State Parks with a massive decrease in State funding, a theme that will continue for many years to come. 
The Point Lobos Foundation would like to announce the formation of the Sister Anna Voss Memorial Fund.
Not trying to be anthropomorphic, but "Sandy" seemed easier than "the otter that apparently has taken up residence in Sand Hill Cove and likes to haul out on the rock in the center and hang out with harbor seals." Hope you agree. And to "youse" who know me, yes indeed, I did have to look that up.
Then hurry, don't dawdle and miss this, to the Information Station Parking lot and then to Sand Hill Cove. At the top of the stairs leading to South Shore Trail, focus a meaningful stare at the "island" in the middle of the Cove. If the force is strong with you, you'll not only see harbor seals lazing atop the island, but another creature sharing their "bed-rock." See him in the first picture above? Oh, and a suggestion: bring binoculars or a scope any time you come to Point Lobos. Or borrow some at the Information Station, any time between 9am and 5pm. You miss so much, otherwise.
Monterey is not exactly LA or SF or NY or ... fill in the blank. But we do have our rush hour - OK, more like half hour - along with the other modern distractions that encourage a buzz in my head. In counterpoint, Point Lobos beacons. Today, my hike begins in Whalers Cove. I'm greeted by five newborn harbor seals, umbilical cords shining in the patchy sunlight, and mother's milk calling. And people; lots of people, taking in the wonder of creation from the bluff above the birthing beach. Some sit quietly in serene contemplation. Some pepper a Docent with questions. Others shake their heads in wonderment at the image their camera just captured.
A few minutes away, Bluefish Cove offers similar wonders, and maybe just a little bit more of the sounds of silence. Wind whistles through the pines and the granite and the Douglas Iris. An otter's "eek" rises to greet me. She's calling to her pup, who "eeks" back. Reunited, they cartwheel and splash and nuzzle over and around and back again. Bird melodies float across the cove (in three part harmony?) A hoarse growl, or roar, or whatever it is an irate harbor seal produces adds to the texture of the air - a newborn is getting an earful after trying to nurse from the wrong mother. Lurching awkwardly over the sand, finally, mom is found..jpg)
For anyone who's joined Sally Smith on one of her fascinating docent led walks at Whalers Cove, you've heard the story of Chiura Obata. He was one of the more famous visitors to the Guest House that existed in the early 1900's at Kodani Village. It became known as the "Art Gallery" thanks to the art work displayed on the walls by the Japanese artists who visited. What I would give to see those walls and hear what they could say. 
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