Carmel-by-the-Sea Beach

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Last year Dutchman and I went to California, USA. The original plan was a winter sport holiday in the European Alps but I sprained my arm and my physical therapist says I cannot ski, thus the alternative trip to the USA came into the drawing board.

One of our side trips in this holiday was Carmel-by-the-Sea. I have heard cool stories about it so I could not wait to go. It was a bit of a long drive from San Francisco which is our base, however, Dutchman loves driving in the USA. He actually hates cars and highways however the advantage of driving in the USA is that most highways are traffic-free. Well at least from a European-Netherlands standpoint where traffic can morph anytime and anywhere.

We first went to the beach, parked the car and went out for a walk. Weather was cold, fresh and the wind was blowing strong.

I have horrible-looking toes because of wearing high heels at a young age.


I was expecting a boulevard on the beach lined up with inviting outdoor café terraces, or even indoor restaurants with fantastic views to the beach.

The real story is that I was actually craving for a glass of wine and some people watching if I may add, however, there was no eating or drinking establishment on sight on the beach. A disappointment I must say...

It was getting cold so I told Dutchman we will go check out the cute and supposedly European-inspired Carmel-by-the-Sea village and perhaps we can find somewhere a nice cafe to sit down for a drink. Well, that would be my next entry.

Travel Period: March 2011
Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea (California), USA

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