Some of the Hobbit-y houses on the 17-mile drive

Monterey and Carmel

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November 24th 2013
As we drove towards Monterey and our hotel for two nights it was still light so we made a snap decision and continued on to do the 17-mile scenic drive around Pebble Beach taking in the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. The drive took us through dramatic landscapes overlooking the sea as well as imposing residences with their own outlooks. Luckily we saw a most dramatic sunset as we headed for the ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more