What do you do if you get married in Oakland, CA on Saturday, and have class in Rexburg, ID on Tuesday? You do exactly as we did. Off to Carmel and Monterrey we went! On the way to Carmel, we paused at the Casa de Fruta for a light lunch. There you will find Peacocks roaming the vicinity, little shops with tasty treats, and old farm equipment alongside of the railroad track. Also notable is the Chevron petrol station found kitty-corner to Casa de Fruta.
Back on the road we went, and eventually we arrived in Carmel. The first landmark that we took a shine to was an old English telephone box. We squeezed inside (not too hard) and got a photograph. We were 12 people shy of the world record, which currently stands at 14 people. We preferred it just being the two of us!
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| Hello? |
A stones throw away from said phone box lies Carmel-by-the-Sea. This was the first time that we had stood at the edge of a large land mass together. After removing shoes, our feet led us through the white sand, and into the frigid April waters of the Pacific Ocean. We shared a kiss, and could no longer stand the cold. Trotted, we did, to the slightly safer areas of Carmel's rich tapestry. A short beach nap followed.
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| Pacific lovers. |
Upon awakening, it was decided that it was now time for the 17 mile drive. The drive was filled with Ocean fog, dismal weather, and much laughter. One highlight of course, was seeing the Lone Cypress Tree, which happens to be the official symbol of Pebble Beach. It is vital to know that this tree is over 200 years old, currently older than Alastair and Laleinia combined! (Statistic subject to change in the 22nd century).
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| Lets go home, it is time to start our lives together. |
After about an hour of house hunting on the 17 mile drive, Alastair and Laleinia began the long and winding road back to Rexburg, Idaho.