Monterey Weekend

Hard to believe 4th of July is already over. 

I haven't even finished posting photos from Memorial Day weekend! 

So, as promised, here are a few.

Carmel was as lovely as I'd been told. 

And Monterey such a treat. 

Among some of the old buildings,

written about in Steinbeck novels,

there is lots of modern beauty as well.
The trip made me realize how little Steinbeck I've actually read. 

We enjoyed walking and perusing the main streets and shops...

As well as the beaches and coastline. 

We had planned to go to Yosemite

but realized the crowds were going to make it miserable

so were able to cancel our hotel room 

and get a place in Pacific Grove 

so we could explore Big Sur

and more of Carmel and Monterey. 

We would barely have had any real time 

in Carmel and Monterey so we made the right choice. 

Back next time with more coastline shots

of the gorgeous Big Sur. 

Hope you're enjoying your summer! 

We've had remarkably mild temps so far 

compared to the things I keep reading in the news.

What's the weather doing where you are? 

(All photos copyright: Kirsten Steen)