Yesterday morning we drove around Larry's haunts in Palo Alto, ending up at a beautiful state park high up on a hillside. With an IBM plant at the top. *grin* From there, we headed across the mountains and down into Santa Cruz, and then to Capitola for lunch.
Still raining.
Walked over the wharf, admiring the huge grey swells breaking on the beach, and ate a nice lunch at The Wharf Restaurant. Said our goodbyes, and we headed to Monterey. I enjoyed driving through the farmland in the valleys, seeing fields of artichiokes and newly planted lettuce.
We shelved our initial plans on going to the Monarch reserve in Pacific Grove and Point Lobos, and headed to the Aquarium. What a fabulous place! I had thought the Boston one was good, but this was far and away stronger in both what they dieplayed and how everything was presented. The exhibits geared toward young kids were astonishing--so much to touch, play with and explore.
I particularly loved the Jellyfish area, with bright blue tanks showcasing the jellyfish like moving jewels. There will be an exhibit on seahorses and seadragons in the Spring, which shuld be awesome. Look at these guys--
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After we'd been "fished out" (Dan asked "am I a bad person because I really, really want sushi now?") we drove around Pacific Grove a bit, admiring the adorable victorian cottages and lovely beach. We rested up a bit at our hotel (comfortable, not fancy, and the best deal in Carmel at $99 for a double right downtown) and walked over to Cantinetta Luca for dinner. Excellent meal, and I am a happy girl with spaghetti with crab. Excellent pizzas, too.
Still raining.
Comments (4)
These are wonderful photos. Funny about wanting sushi and spagetti with Crab (love it). So happy to read your about your travels.
Posted by Barb Cabot | February 17, 2009 12:57 PM
Posted on February 17, 2009 12:57
I am glad that your dinenr was good - one of these days I will have to go back. Your jellyfish pictures are incredible. My fingers are crossed for some sun so you can really enjoy that convertible.
Posted by Jerry | February 17, 2009 9:00 PM
Posted on February 17, 2009 21:00
I was lucky enough to work at that IBM plant above the park my last 5 years.
We're tired of the rain, too, although we need it.
Posted by cubbies | February 17, 2009 10:17 PM
Posted on February 17, 2009 22:17
Love the photos. Reminds me of the aquarium in Genova. Funny comment about the sushi.
Posted by girasoli | February 18, 2009 4:10 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 04:10