It was foggy, foggy, foggy just like the day we began our trek to Grand Canyon. Such was the day again on our way to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA. Again, the spirit wind blew the fog away as we bounced our way up the winding road on the bus to the top of the mountain where William Randolph Hearst built a castle and 3 guesthouses (some have 8 bedrooms so I use the term "guesthouse" loosely!).
It was an amazing sight and the rooms were beyond description. And this was just one of his palatial homes. Of course he had several homes (you can't have your wife and your girlfriend in the same house you know - oops - well, he was quite the man!) Hearst Castle once housed a zoo on the property too with lions, tigers, zebras (still there), bears, etc. etc. He looked after his animals well, bringing in special foods and zookeepers and such. And the outdoor and indoor pools took our breath away with their size and beauty. The whole thing is remarkable; created by Hurst and architect Julia Moore - a pioneer in her field in the 1950's. Even the downspouts were specially made for the castle and imprinted with his name!
The family still maintain and use another home on the property that can't be seen by the road taken by tourists. They are very generous to share their spectacular inheritance with "jo-public" and rip too of course!
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