The day again started fine & sunny - Our destination firstly was the historical "Cannery Row" made famous by the John Steinbeck Novel & sardines. From there it was off to do the world renowned "17-Mile Drive", which takes in Pebble Beach's signature Lone Cypress Tree - the symbol of the area, exclusive mansions and there were many of them, crumbled coastline & of course it's selection of peerless golf courses. As we made our way around this breath-taking trail the fog rolled in like some cheap horror movie and quickly blanketed the whole area. Spooky...
Many stop were made along the trail for photos or to observe frolicking seals coming in to mate. Lunch was @ "The Lodge" (in the "Tap Room") @ the venerable Pebble Beach Golf Course - Just magnificent if I do say so. You could smell the money & history, or was that last nights burger!!!
As we walked out past the first green, I could almost hear the commentator of CBS... "Next to tee off in the 2010 US Open is Scott Osboldstone...a late starter to the game but in the last few years has been the shining light on the PGA tour, winning 3 Majors already...
Back in the car & back to reality we headed to "Carmel-by-the Sea", a quaint village that is both rustic & modestly picturesque - there are no street lights, sidewalks or mail delivery service - even as refinement & wealth drips from every awning & abode.
We simply drove the back, narrow streets in & around the village and admired the incredibly quaint homes - a cornucopia of cedar shingles, stone & terra-cotta tiles & we thoroughly captivated by the views.
The 15 minute drive back to Monterey was followed by a couple of hours on the Internet updating this blog & then dinner again @ "The Mucky Duck" - Love those beers...
Until I write again, stay safe, stay happy...
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