Ode to Carmel

We love our anniversaries. We actually call them our Honeymoons. It just sounds better that way, don't you think? Well at any rate we came back last night from our third Honeymoon and I must say we had a great time. Here are a few pictures so you can enjoy the trip too.

I'm kind of ridiculous, so I made a little schedule for us to follow. I snuck it on her seat so when she got in the car: POOF! It was there.



First, we have made it a tradition to stop off at the Barn where we were married. It has changed slightly since the day of our wedding, but for the most part it remains beautifully classic.



After checking out the barn and driving up the 101, 68, and 1 we made it beautiful Carmel. It was gorgeous upon arrival! A lovely 71 degrees. So it was fitting that Farah had planned a quaint picnic lunch. We ate in the park, again, another tradition.


We love the galleries that are spread all throughout Carmel. Here's a picture we snuck of me with the Rabbi. No, not very great art, but funny.


Later that day I surprised Farah with one of our new obsessions: A Crossword. I created a 68 spot crossword. It was all based on people we know and things we find funny. She had a good time completing it in one of the little Coffee Houses we pop into when in Carmel.



In the late afternoon we drove to our hotel. This year we couldn't afford to stay in the Pine Inn (pictures to follow). But we did stay in a really nice Hyatt, which was really modern and kind of swanky. We liked our room and also enjoyed the lobby where I beat Farah at chess.




After settling in, we returned to Carmel and went to our second favorite restaurant: Casanova's. We had never been there in the evening so we were pleasantly surprised to find a lovely 3 course meal. The anti-pasti, aps, and entrees were all delightful, and just because we could we threw in dessert. It was fantastic. Though this picture shows Farah in her blue smock, she wore a completely different dress.



When we woke up in the morning we watched the MJ Ceremony and noticed how good Stevie Wonder is, and then took off for a sacred place. Here it is: Anton and Michel's. We love this place... I can't even describe it. Just look and enjoy:






We walked around Carmel, only to find our favorite gallery had closed due to that darn economy. So we decided to settle down in the Old Pine Inn and enjoy a game of Scrabble. So here I am, declaring my victory in the Pine Inn.


Isn't it kind of amazing?


So after viewing a few dozen galleries, eating great food, and enjoying the sights we decided to finish the Honeymoon off with my favorite dessert at Forge in the Forest. Honestly guys, this dessert is kind of amazing. Here is a picture of the Fauf waiting anxiously to eat the cookie/ice cream dessert:



So there it is Honeymoon Number 3.