Monthly Archives: November 2013

Talking turkey at Thanksgiving dinner with family

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

The Adventurers took the Mag on the neighborhood loop walk today before heading across the Bay for a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Julie and John. Entertainment was provided by Grace and James, the latter who was firm about not wanting … Continue reading →

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Morning magic at Mission Ranch in Carmel

Posted on November 27, 2013 by

One of the pleasures of the Adventurers jaunt to Carmel has been watching the sun rise from their cottage at the Mission Ranch Inn. Today, L remembered to take the Nikon to breakfast, served in the tennis club, which means … Continue reading →

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Change of pace with a look at what’s under the sea at the Monterrey Aquarium

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

After a couple of good outdoor outings, the Adventurers chose to go indoors – and under the sea – today with a visit to the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. L had never been before and D had been once years ago. … Continue reading →

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Heading down the Big Sur coast for a hike at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

The Adventurers decided that today would be there “big” adventure, so the journeyed south beyond Big Sur for a hike at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. D had mapped out a loop trail using a route up the canyon and … Continue reading →

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Waking up at the Mission Ranch in Carmel

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

The Adventurers chose Mission Ranch in Carmel as the place to stay for their Thanksgiving week break. The fall is a great time to visit the Carmel area, because, as local know, skies are largely fog free, unlike the spring … Continue reading →

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Hiking among the Redwoods in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park near Aptos

Posted on November 24, 2013 by

Today marked the official start of the Adventurers Thanksgiving break jaunt. First stop was a hike in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in the hills above Aptos. Both of them had heard of the park but had never … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving week break begins with a walk at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Posted on November 23, 2013 by

Today begins a week of fun and family for the Adventurers with D not working. They eased into events with a walk at Bedwell Bayfront Park, well known to L as the site of her Wednesday morning jogs at dawn. … Continue reading →

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