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Carmel Beach in Carmel By The Sea

November 12, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

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Each time I visit Carmel Beach, I am in awe as soon as I get that first glimpse of the water through the trees. Good feelings overtake me as I soak in the

Carmel River Beach – California State Beach

November 9, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

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Breathtaking and good for the soul – that is what Carmel River Beach is! The beach is a California State Beach, so the state manages it for

Carmel Mission Basilica – San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

April 28, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission

When I was a fourth grader, I studied the California missions, just like all public school students. Then when I had children of my own, they did the same. All of those memories came back to me on a recent visit to the Carmel Mission.

Carmel Beach Picnic by The Sea

April 27, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

carmel by the sea picnic beach

When I was growing up, my family often went to the beach for picnic lunches. My mom would load up the picnic basket and off we would go. Today, eating a meal at the beach still makes me happy inside and my recent Carmel beach picnic did just that. 

Solvang Julefest Danish Christmas Festival in California

December 15, 2017 by Valerie Mitchell

Santa Claus Julemanden Solvang Julefest

Christmas is a magical time of year and Solvang Julefest is the perfect way to celebrate the season. You can join in the fun for a day or spend a few days in this wonderful Christmassy Danish Village in California.

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