Do you remember reading Steinbeck in high school or college? The first book I read was The Grapes of Wrath. It had such an impact on me that I read it through a second time immediately to pick up on additional details and foreshadowing of what I now knew was the ending. The Grapes of […]
Coupons to Stretch Your Travel Budget
Travel is wonderful for all of us. It can expand our horizons with new experiences and create lasting memories with family, friends and the people we meet along the way. Money is a big factor for people who scale down their plans or never get beyond the dreaming stage, so I always love it when […]
Dali17 at The Museum of Monterey – Things Are About To Get Surreal …
There is a new art exhibition in Monterey and it is fantastic! Dali17 is a permanent exhibition of a private collection of hundreds of paintings, lithographs, etchings, mixed media and sculptures by Salvador Dali. The name, Dali17, is a nod to scenic 17 Mile Drive. A few of these pieces would have been amazing, but […]
A Spring Visit to Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey
Have you ever been to Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey? My previous visits have been in the Summer when the wharf is filled with crowds and full of excitement. This time I visited Fisherman’s Wharf on a Spring weekday for a totally different experience. It was peaceful and relaxing for a different type of fun. […]
The Hotel Carmel in Carmel By The Sea
Hotel Carmel is a new addition to the picturesque California Town of Carmel by the Sea. I’ve walked by it many times when it was formerly known as The Dolphin Inn. It has now been transformed and refurbished as a new boutique hotel. The hotel has some European styling with a California twist. It is […]