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San Jose and Monterey

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  • Trip start
    November 14, 2024
  • San Pedro market

    November 15, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 54 °F

    We were expecting a little more at San Pedro market… more like Sawmill in Albuquerque, but we had some good food and listened to a band that played well but the singing left a lot to be desired.

    Odd police presence too had us a little on edge.
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  • Dr Funk

    November 15, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 50 °F

    Bill was so drawn to the name and the cocktails were good but the bartenders were such dorks. Lol. They thought they were so so cool and you could tell no one else did. Was really amusing.

  • San Carlos Beach

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Our first stop in Monterey was at San Carlos beach. It is a protected marine environment and there were tons of folks out in scuba gear looking at the marine life.

  • Point Pinos Lighthouse

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    We have a lighthouse history so seining by this one was a must. Bill didn’t realize the municipal golf course was right there and so lovely against the ocean. The waves breaking were stunning.

    Love the gnarly old trees and the moss which seemed so out of place.
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  • Aldo’s

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    A restaurant pick from Triple D. Amazing cioppino for Dawn and a cod sandwich for Bil. The view and the smell of the ocean made it even more amazing!

  • Burrell School Winery

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Just 30 minutes ago we were at the harbor at sea level and now we are in the mountains.

    What a stunning view. I’m sure it would be lovely another time of year, but with the vines in yellow, and the hills and mountains in day end glow, I can’t imagine it any prettier!Read more

  • Regale

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F

    OMG what a beautiful place!! We just popped in after Burrell, and came in at last pour so we just had a glass and wandered the gardens. Stunning. November is a great time to go and see English ivy in fall color, olive trees, pomegranate and so much more.Read more

  • Testarossa Winery

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F

    Third winery is the day was interesting. They only do Chardonnay and Pinot noir. So it was fun to taste them against each other. Beautiful and happening place.

  • Sushi confidential

    November 16, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 50 °F

    A woman we met yesterday mentioned Sushi Confidential and we missed it last night. So decided to try tonight. When you’re this close to the ocean, seafood sounds good. It was.

    We had a tuna and a salmon taco, spicy scallop, shady shrimp, and another roll. All really amazing.

    (Bill saw the Wienerschnitzel and probably would have been just as happy there. He got so excited seeing the old school A frame version!)
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  • Levi’s Stadium

    November 17, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    Although being in Niners territory was hard, the stadium was cool.

    It is interesting that their practice field and training area is connected and we could look down on the players cars and the VIPS coming in.Read more

    Trip end
    November 17, 2024