Saturday, May 30, 2009

Hearst Castle

For over 35 years I have wanted to see Hearst Castle near San Simeon, Ca. And it was worth the wait. Built by William Randolph Hearst starting in 1919 and continuing for almost 3 decades, the main house, pools, guest houses and grounds are magnificent and truly an American 'Castle'.

The outdoor, or Neptune pool, is truly worthy of the mythical god for which it is named. In it's third incarnation the pool and surroundings are 'out of this world'!


Opulance and Splendor Galore

And the indoor pool, the Roman pool, is no slouch either. It is covered with Venetian blue glass and gold tiles. Carefully watched over by sculptures of glorious days gone by. Simply splendid!



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