We are home after a wonderful vacation in Central and Northern California. This isn’t our house, but an adorable cottage we saw when driving through Carmel-by- the-Sea. Continue reading
An Adorable Cottage in Carmel, California
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Revisiting Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, California
My husband, Martin and I celebrated our wedding anniversary while away on vacation. It wasn’t planned that way, but it so happened we were in Carmel, California on August 1st. We thought it would be fun to drive to the Carmel Valley and look for Los Laureles Lodge where we’d spent part of our honeymoon 44 years ago. We didn’t know if it still existed. Well, it does and it’s thriving. It has several more buildings now, including a restaurant and wedding chapel. We met a couple who were newly married and holding their reception at the lodge. It was a wonderful day and although Los Laureles Lodge has changed, it brought back many happy memories of a wonderful honeymoon spent in Carmel Valley 44 years ago.
More of Santa Maria
I had to share another photo with you from the beautiful grounds of the Fess Parker Winery. Even if you are not into wine tasting, it is well worth a visit. We saw families eating at picnic tables set under shady trees. Dogs are also welcome when on leash.
You can see in this photo Annika resting on the cool outdoor tile. This is our last day in Santa Maria and tomorrow we will be on the road again.
Travel and Eat Healthy
I don’t always eat as healthily as I should while traveling, but I do try. This morning I made oatmeal with applesauce, sliced banana and a few raw unsalted almonds sprinkled on top. I added a splash of non-fat milk to make a tasty breakfast that would keep me going until lunch.
Exploring Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria and the nearby Santa Ynez Valley are both wonderful places to explore. Continue reading