Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Back in time at Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle



If you have never been there, then you should absolutely go. It's truly spectacular to see the hard work and detail in every crevice of that place. We went on two tours on Saturday. The first one was tour two which was visiting the bedrooms and second & third floor of the castle. Later on that night we went on the night tour which was very romantic because the lights were lit and the gardens looked so beautiful. Inside was very dim though and there was even people dressed up in costumes which made the experience feel like you were traveling back in time.


The outdoor pool is so beautiful. Details, details everywhere. The guide told us that Mr. Hearst once poured tons of salt in this pool because he wanted some salt water fishes and sharks swimming in there with his guests, but he soon realized the damage that did to the pipes. Interesting fellow.


I love the details in the ceilings. Yes, this is a ceiling. Everything is a work of art. Can you imagine if you were the one painting this ceiling, how much your arm would hurt? Nonetheless, it's worth it because now everyone can enjoy it.

This sight reminded me of Pemberly. Perhaps it's the grandness of it all and the dark elegant wood used to build the bookshelves. Too bad there wasn't a Mr. Darcy roaming around.


During the night tour, all the lamps were lit. It looked like the stars in the skies was here on earth and we were walking through it.


Mr. Hearst also had many marble statues decorating his gardens, walkways and pools. This one was a little surprise because it was tucked away on the side of a building. It looks so at home and peaceful. I kind of felt like I was intruding on its privacy. Well, how could I not when it was so beautiful.


Again, statues were a big part of the decorations. This was a very large statue that hung on the wall inside his private home theater. There must have been five more statues like this in his theater room. I loved the theater room. It looked like it could seat 100 people or more.

Honestly though, these pictures don't do this place justice. You will have to see it for yourself and experience the grandeur of it all. I shall go back one of these days to walk the gardens. Maybe on a nice summer day with the sun shining on my face and the breeze dancing with my hair.