Suz Comes Back to California

September 20-24

Toward the end of September, Mom came back out to California for a long weekend.  I surprised her with a trip south to Carmel and Big Sur, we visited Berkeley, and she ran errands with me - something that is so much better when your mom is with you.  

**As a side note, it's funny how I see my family: feast or famine.  I saw Jill a week prior to Mom's visit, and a week after Mom left I went to MN for a long weekend.**

Suz arrived in San Francisco on Thursday morning, and after a quick trip into the city to have a manicure and collect Yeti, we headed south on the Pacific Coast Highway (much like Devin and I did in July).  

Our first "stop" was the 17-Mile Drive at Pebble Beach.  What a stunning drive - makes me want to play golf.  Or at least know someone who likes golf enough to live there!  Here are some pictures:   

 My copilot - wanting to look at the scenery but also read about the sights we were driving past.

Mom liked my parking job.

Crazy cyprus trees. 

  The Lone Cyprus Tree 

The 18th Hole at Pebble Beach 

We made it to Carmel for the sunset and then checked into our little cottage at Forest Lodge.  It was such a lovely little place!  We found a great place for dinner and then called it an early night - very relaxing...

Bad mom - didn't bring Yeti a water dish!

On Friday, we took our time getting up, ate breakfast in our room, and then did a little shopping in Carmel.  Our timing was great: as we were out wandering around we saw the 747 with Endeavour fly over the city!  Pretty amazing but I was unable to get a picture.  :(

Eventually we left town and continued south on Hwy 1.  I wanted to get to Nepenthe for lunch and we did that before turning around and making our way back to San Francisco.  Some pictures:

Bixby Bridge

View from Nepenthe

Patio at Nepenthe

And this was parked in the Nepenthe parking lot... awesome.

After a late lunch we headed back to San Francisco.  It was a quick trip South, but we has such a nice time.  The rest of Mom's visit went quickly, as they always do.  I'm hoping that next time she comes out here she'll bring Dad with her!  I think he'll like Northern California!

Thank you for visiting Mom!  I love having you here...