Can I start by saying: Any place who's official name ends with "-by-the-Sea" I automatically love. I mean, really, Carmel-by-the-Sea, how cute is that?
My other family, the Moreci's, invited us to join them on a day trip to Carmel (by-the-Sea) and to Point Lobos and we were happy to oblige. I kind of love the fact that California has no seasons... it rains here and there over the 'winter' months and then it becomes summer again. This means 70 degree beach days in March. WIN.
Anyway, the town of Carmel is adorable. There are all kinds of cute little restaurants and shops lining Ocean Ave - Cottage of Sweets? Doggie boutique? Don't mind if I do! Definitely going back.
We spent the majority of the afternoon at Point Lobos - I seriously cannot believe I'd never been there before - it's gorgeous. And, bonus, you don't have to hike too much to get around the park (for the non-hikers like myself). Aside from the incredible views and rock formations around the park, there is a TON of wild life. It was very National Geographic.
Pretty happy with the way that the photos came out - even thought my battery died toward the end of the trip (note to self: buy a second battery). I had some fun giving the ones below a retro-like feel.
And of course, there are more and more and more pictures on Flickr.
I'll have to completely agree with you about the "Any place who's official name ends with "-by-the-Sea" I automatically love"-thing. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAnd the images makes me want to travel to California :)