SALINAS 2

MONDAY, 4th JULY.

After seeing the heavy build up of traffic heading into Monterey yesterday, we changed our minds about going in to watch the parade this morning and as there's not a lot to do in Salinas, we decided to go to the cinema.  'Cen tral Intelligence' starring The Rock was good fun and a pleasant way to fill in a couple of hours, after which we went in to the old town and shared a pizza for a late lunch. 
Back at the motel, thinking that as the Independence Day parade in Monterey would have finished hours ago and the town might be less crowded, we drove in, parked and strolled to Old Fishermens Wharf and then into the main street of town.  There were plenty of people about but we were able to easily find parking and walk around comfortably, an enjoyable visit with a drive through Cannery Row before returning 'home', a much more enjoyable driving experience today than yesterday.  Even though there are signs around stating that fireworks are illegal, we have seen shops and kiosks along the roadsides selling them and we have fireworks going off all around us tonight.  I guess people just want to celebrate their national day and I suspect that the local authorities may turn a blind eye!