^^ Warning: Photo dump ahead; there were just too many pretty things to leave out of this post. On our second day of the road trip we started with Hearst Castle, something you've got to see at least once. I can't imagine what it must have been like in the 1920s to go to one of his glitzy, Gatsby-style parties...I want to go to there! ^^
^^ Hearst went over to Europe and bought pieces of architecture and art to form this castle. These tapestries are the originals and the Louvre in Paris actually has the replicas--crazy! And that fireplace could eat you it's so big. ^^
^^ Anyone care for a dip in the gold-tiled swimming pool? ^^
^^ We also visited the sweet Dutch town of Solvang. We had dinner at a place called the Red Viking and literally ate a smorgasbord of meatballs, cabbage, sausage, and ableskivers. Soooo good. Johnny felt like he was one with his Viking people. And I don't know what it is about windmills but they really make me swoon. ^^
LOOOOVE Hearst Castle. Def my fave from our trip. Solvang is so cute too. So glad you got to go!
ReplyDeleteDon't you wish you could have seen the whole estate?! There are over 150 rooms, or something crazy like that.
DeleteSo I have to tell you that James' aunt and uncle own a home in sausalito that was originally owned by Hearst. He poured the foundation and had plans to build a castle but the city would not permit the height he wanted so he sold it and bought the property that Hearst Castle now sits on.
ReplyDeleteNo way! I want to go spy on their house now!
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