Monterey Haikus

Monterey Haikus
17-Mile Drive:

October 16, 2007

By Peter Y. Chou
WisdomPortal.com

Preface: My friend from Columbia Engineering '63 and his wife Arlene visited me from Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. They treated me to a wonderful lunch at Chef Chu in Los Altos. When I suggested going to Shoreline Baylands for some bird viewing, Arlene said "We have something bigger planned— Monterey!" So they drove on Highway 101 South where we stopped an hour in Salinas to visit the National Steinbeck Center. There was a light rain but we went on the scenic 17-Mile Drive. It was my first visit, and I enjoyed the scenic beauty especially the Lone Cypress on the rock. Here are some haikus written that day with accompanying photos.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 5:30 pm
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Coast
Richard Hanauer & his wife Arlene

What a joy to be with
good friends seeing nature
in all its grandeur!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 5:30 pm
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Coast
Seagull flies to fence post (Photo)

Seagull posed for me
on the fence post with whole
ocean view behind him.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 6:00 pm
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Coast
Sun peeks out from clouds & rain (Photo)

Fire dance with air as
water caress the earth— all
four elements are here!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 6:30 pm
17-Mile Drive, Monterey Coast
Station #14: Lone Cypress Tree

Here's the Lone Cypress
on the old rock by the sea—
Ah! Beautiful Tree!

— Peter Y. Chou, Monterey, October 16, 2007