Monterey Bay Aquarium 2025

Our visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was somewhat disappointing. Many of the live exhibits they have had in the past had been removed. A lot of virtual exhibits had been added. I’m sure this is better for the animals but the experience wasn’t what it once was. It was still enjoyable, but it would … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium 2025

Carmel-by-the-Sea

My happy place! 🩵 Before heading to the beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea, we highly recommend stopping by Bruno‘s Market to get custom sandwiches. They are amazing! There is no better place to enjoy a sea salt caramel by the sea than Carmel-by-the-Sea. This was my youngest son‘s idea, and we found the delicious caramels at Bruno‘s … Continue reading Carmel-by-the-Sea

Footprints

…it was then that I carried you…

Battery Point Light – Crescent City, California

I just love lighthouses. In fact, I’ve never met a lighthouse that I didn’t fall instantly head-over-heels for. Battery Point Light in Crescent City, California was no exception. You aren’t going to believe this, but the only way to access this lighthouse is by foot, via a hidden underwater passageway which is only revealed at … Continue reading Battery Point Light – Crescent City, California

South Beach and Beachfront Park – Crescent City, California

It was nineteen eighty somethin' In the world that I grew up in Skatin' rinks and black Trans Am's Big hair and parachute pants Lookin' back now I can see me And oh man did I look cheesy But I wouldn't trade those days for nothin' Nineteen eighty somethin' excerpt from the song, 19 Somethin’ … Continue reading South Beach and Beachfront Park – Crescent City, California