Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Beyond the Bay


Eureka is connected to the Samoa peninsula by a series of three bridges. All of them have narrow bike paths along the guard rails. Cars and trucks to your left, a guardrail on the right. It can be dicey on a windy day.


Building on the far Pacific Coast, Eureka's founders attempted to emulate Victorian England--but couldn't resist overspending. Not content to frame with "common" local woods The Carson Mansion imported hardwoods from Central America, the Philippines, and East Asia for the interior. Both Mr and Mrs Carson used the tower to keep an eye on their waterfront holdings. Now it's a private club, whose main membership requirement appears to be a willingness to contribute money towards the mansion's upkeep. Wouldn't this place make a great set for a Vampire movie?


Cycling on the narrow Samoa Peninsula gives you a great view to the East over Arcata Bay.

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