The Three C's

Carmel, champagne and canines.  In that order.

We arrived at Carmel (see told you it came first) quite late in the day as we struggled to leave San Francisco and hit our first bout of traffic on the way over.  However, it was well worth the wait.  We arrived at the Vagabond's House, which is as great as its name.  The decor is similar to the Adobe Inn where we stayed on our first night - lots of quirky little features although I am afraid I can't load pictures today as the internet is somewhat intermittent and time is not on our side (we leave for Cambria tonight).  Our room here is more akin to a house - with kitchen, bedroom/lounge (complete with log fire), dressing room and bathroom.  I should also mention that the lounge comes complete with a Sherry decanter for a little nip in front of the fire.  The Vagabond's was the first of our champagne experiences in Carmel, knowing that we were on honeymoon they had left us a bottle as a congratulations gift (particularly nice I thought as we were only staying for one night).

We went to restaurant called Christopher's for dinner, where we were also given free champagne when they heard that we were on honeymoon.  Seriously - I am thinking of running this line every time we are on holiday (should clarify that was a joke for anyone thinking that my moral compass is way off kilter).

Today we are off to find the canines.  Carmel is famous for the fact that it is a town of dog lovers (it is even in the guide books so must be true).  That said, today is the first day of real fog (thus far we have had, and I quote a local, the best weather in 30 years for this time of year) so I suspect we may have to look quite hard to see them.  I am looking forward to exploring Carmel though, it is so quaint (and small) that the town map literally maps out each individual shop - it looks like a board game!

I cannot believe that we leave tomorrow; it has really felt like a lifetime away.  We have had such a great time and it is that bittersweet feeling of being excited to see everyone again but a little bit sad that the honeymoon is coming to an end.  However, before the real 'oh no we are leaving' sentiments can begin we have one day left to go and explore Cambria, so until then...

Happy birthday daddy P and until the last post, AD xxx