This past weekend, Trish and I took a much needed weekend away to California. This was the first time that I have spent more than a night away from Samuel. I know I should have done it sooner. Anyway, we had a great time. Here is a brief summary of our trip through pictures.
We flew into San Jose early Friday morning and drove up to San Fransisco. We visited Pier 39. Lots of shops and barking seals!
We had to have Fish n' Chips for lunch at Bubba Gump's. 
Since we are chocolate lovers we had to head to the original Ghirardelli shop at Ghirardelli square. 
We decided on hot chocolate. Too bad it was soooo sweet we couldn't finish it!
We then drove up to Golden Gate Bridge. We walked halfway out to get some good pictures before we headed to Monterey. It was windy and cold!
Picture of the city from Golden Gate. 
Once we arrived in Monterey, we drove around to some of Trish's old stomping grounds. We saw her old apartment and language school. We couldn't leave without eating dinner at Michael's. 
A view down Cannery Row. 
Sand dollars at the aquarium.
We did a lot of walking on this trip. We took a three mile hike through Point Lobos.
This deer was literally this close to us. There were actually five total wandering around eating. 
The Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach.
One of the golf courses in the Pebble Beach area.
A view of the coast. 
The beautiful sunset over the water. 
