Comments on: In Search of Elephant Seals

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:45:12 +0000

Thanks Jamie. We totally have to do this sometime soon. That is so sweet that your mom is reading your blog and feeling proud (hi Jamie’s mom. Your daughter is amazing!)

By: Jamie Pearson

Jamie Pearson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:04:13 +0000

@Mom: Thanks!

@everyone: Meet my mom.

@Jennifer Margulis: It’s dirt cheap ($7 per person, I think), but getting tickets is complicated. You can reserve beginning at the end of October for the following season, but only 56 days in advance. Seriously, who thinks up these systems? We went a couple weeks ago, during that freak heat wave. Weather was a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

To tempt you further, Ano Nuevo is really close to Natural Bridges State Park (where you can see the migrating Monarchs, though they’re only active when it’s over 60 degrees). I was dying to go, but the kids were too tired and hungry. Next year, for sure.

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:32:46 +0000

Jamie, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Also, was the weather as nice as it looks in the pictures? Did you go this January or last year?

Sounds like a totally awesome outing. I’d love to take my kids next time we’re in town.

Or maybe go without them?!

By: Mom

Mom — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:43:13 +0000

Boy! Can you ever write. You continue to amaze me and make me proud.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:40:48 +0000

Would love to go visit there sometime with the kiddo. What’s funny is listening to my sister’s stories about having to work with the seals when she was a student at UCSC. I’m going to ask her if she ever had to be around the males. I’m guessing no…

By: Travel Agents India

Travel Agents India — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:45:40 +0000

I never knew that seals could grow to about 5000pounds and 19 foot. Thats truly gigantic.

By: Rathna

Rathna — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:12:33 +0000

Its amazing !! I’ve never heard of elephant seals I love to see them, being pregnant again,in 24 days after giving birth,sounds bit enticing.Anyways wish to have a trip to Ano Nuevo soon.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:07:45 +0000

This post brings back wonderful memories about my family’s visit to Ano Nuevo about 20 years ago. Although we visited in the summertime, we still saw elephant seals resting on the beach. At the time, my children were in middle school. I think the hike added to the enjoyment of visiting the seals. Thanks for reminding me about this trip.

By: Beth Blair

Beth Blair — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:02:05 +0000

Wow! That is awesome. I’d love to see them.
And no kidding, being pregnant again, only 24 days after giving birth, doesn’t sound too enticing.