Going Places

Here's another round of pictures in the vein of the road pictures I posted a little while ago. These aren't roads in the strictest sense, but the notion of going somewhere is still there.

Now, with a set of stairs like these, the trouble is, do you walk up, or stay at the bottom where you can admire the tilework?

(Hearst Castle)

The mission porches are quite austere by comparison, but solid and welcoming.

(Carmel Mission)
For my money, there's nothing quite so alluring as a footpath--especially on a foggy day. (Pebble Beach)