feeding the squirrels on Carmel beach

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Overnight storms gave way to a sunny morning in Monterey so a trip to Carmel Beach was in order. Armed with our box of seedless green and black grapes we sat on the sand and waited and sure enough the wee squirrels came out of the undergrowth and took grapes out of our hands when they weren't helping themselves out of the carton!

Luke managed to get a cut finger on the first attempt which swore him off squirrels for life to add to dogs.

Then the slow but picturesque drive up highway 1 via Castroville which is the artichoke capital of the world and we hit San Fran at rush hour but got to San Rafael just north of the Golden Gate Bridge by tea time. The hotel is unusual having all rooms facing on to a central covered area which has swimming pool, fountains and carp. Children said "oh my gosh this has got to be THE best hotel we have stayed in by far"!

After unloading the car for the last time, we headed to Denny's one of our favourite restaurants for tea.

Forecast not good for tomorrow so we need to plan our last two days carefully.

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Photos

Cannery Row
Kids delight at an American Candy Store

Luke feeding squirrels
Before being stratched!!

Inside our hotel lobby
More like the Rainforest Cafe!

Comments

[anonymous]

Glad to see the weather has picked up for you, and the hotel looks fab didn't see any sand castles been built on the beach, did they not take there buckets and spads with them! Lovely pic of Mees with mom on the beach, no signs of ellie does she not do sand and can see lukey's bandaged finger, you can never trust animals mate love to you all Dad + mom(from hospital) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx