Getaway to Carmel

Our second day in Monterey was filled with food, adventure, and a lot of laughs.  Our friends joined us for a couple of days.  Our first stop is, what I believe is the best clam chowder, the Old Fisherman's Grotto.  After lunch, we walked around the Wharf, window shopping and finally found a store selling candy apples - not the cinnamon kind but just plan candy.  Yummy!!  

One of Mike's to-do on his weekend list was to drive one of those...I don't even know what you call them.  (See picture below).  This was the funniest time we had as Mike and Cos had us laughing as they peddled their way against the wind.  It was a VERY windy day, by the way!  
Peddling 4 adults and a toddler took a lot of effort and strength and necessitated a couple of "rest stops" along the 2 mile pathway.  
Auntie had to keep Kaykay warm as it was cold and windy.  But Kaykay loved the ride and kept encouraging her dad and uncle to go faster.   This girl has the need for speed.

Do you like my helmet?

After a day spend at the Wharf and Cannery Row, we checked into our next priceline-paid hotel - the Hyatt.  As you can see, I was left without a bed.  
The next morning, we headed over to Carmel. Carmel reminds me a lot of Santa Barbara.  We found a hidden cafe place on the main street to have coffee and a late breakfast.  This place was so good, we went back a second time before heading home.

Father and daughter spending some quiet time bonding.

Found another cafe place and saw this at their window.  How clever!

Carmel Beach - what a perfect day.  Less windy than the day before and very sunny.  Everyone was out enjoying the weather, water, and each other - oh, not to mention their dogs.  There were about fifty dogs running around playing with each other.  

Hanging out watching everyone at play.

Enjoying the sun

Enjoying the scenery

Enjoying each other.

A very nice weekend to end a fun-filled spring break.

Before heading home, we stopped by Clint Eastwood's restaurant called Hog's Breathe.  It was tucked away off the main street; a narrow path lead to a patio area with a fire place.  They are known for their Dirty Harry Burgers.  No one ordered it but maybe next time.  They say, at times you'll find Clint Eastwood there writing his next script.  Unfortunately today he wasn't there.