Yesterday we had a great day taking in all the tourist-y cheesiness of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is one of those places that Jason and I both assumed was too far away for regular visits and we were shocked when it took us less then an hour to reach. This is good news because Santa Cruz, beyond being a great spot to indulge in funnel cake, corn dogs and all nature of fried goodness, is also home to an authentic drive-in. I love drive-ins. I have many fond memories of summer nights spent in the family van (dog in tow) curled up in blankets, munching junk food, at the West Rome Drive-In. It is the perfect date-night for 2 new parents (and a baby too!). Maybe I'll even be able to convince Jason to stop at the Board Walk first for some kettle corn :)
Our first stop of the day was at the self-proclaimed "Mystery Spot". Nestled in the redwood forests, this was indeed a very strange experience. It is the type of place that is hard to describe and certainly hard to capture in pictures. At the mystery spot nothing is what it seems: height, angles, and perspectives are all skewed.
In this picture it looks like Jason is leaning against the doorframe. However, in actuality he is nowhere near the door and is attempting to stand upright.
Inside the cabin was even stranger. Forces were stronger here and I had trouble keeping my balance. Jason, with his years of experience on the submarine had an easier time adjusting to the environment. You will notice that he is the one carrying Logan in all the pictures. I had enough trouble moving myself and did not want to drop my son!
After our tour at the mystery spot we got some lunch and spent time people watching and walking on the Boardwalk. The beach was beautiful. Not the warm water, pristine beaches we have grown accustomed to in Hawaii, but striking in its own right, with a character all its own.
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