The last leg of our trip has included three nights and two and a half days in the Carmel/Monterey area. The idea was to 'chill' a bit after all that driving, and staying here was just the salve we thought it would be! This picture of us was taken at the end of our afternoon at the beach in Carmel (a real beauty). The area also provided us with lots of company, brunch with Asa Kesner, the world-famous aquarium with Emma and Pam Richter, and a fantastic dinner at the local Monterey Fish House with newly-married Tim and Syrah McGivern (thanks everyone, we really enjoyed visiting with you!). One photo is of seahorses, the aquarium's special exhibit right now, and the other is of the extraordinary jellies on permanent display. Maggie and I spent our last night in Angie and are now preparing for our final drive to San Francisco where we will connect with family and friends for several days before heading home. Still hope to post a couple more entries...