Back from Carmel

We just got back from a few wonderful days in Carmel by the Sea.  We spent a couple of days just browsing the dozens and dozens of fine art galleries that the town is famous for.  We could not afford anything that we liked, but it was fun to fantasize over what certain pieces would look like hanging on our wall.  We also enjoyed some great meals, which of course featured fresh seafood -- definitely the freshest prawns I've had in quite a while.  

Then of course there was the world-famous white sand beach.  Carmel is known as a dog-lovers town and thus the beach is open to dogs of all shapes and sizes.  (Our dog was not with us on this trip, but he does love it when he gets to come along.)  We took the short walk from our hotel to the beach and spent a while just taking in the sunshine and the ocean, watching the dogs frolic and the sea gulls soar not more than a few feet over our heads.  Ah, the life.  Wish you all could have been there.