Monterey for the weekend.

I'm beginning to think the trick to vacation planning is just to take a day here and there rather than trips that last a week or longer. There's less worry about the work on your desk before and after your return. Yet, there is still the getting away part. The good part.

This weekend the family went down to Monterey where Wifey was involved in a conference. Little J and I had lots of time to ourselves. The first day we walked along the coast to the aquarium. The Monterey Aquarium is one of the best places to be and I probably haven't been there in five years. There is so much to do and see. But little J seemed much more interested in people watching than fish watching or otter watching. At one point one of the otters was literally inches in front of her and she didn't care. The next day we went out hiking at Point Lobos. Beautiful place where the land meets the sea in majestic fashion. Completely awesome and poorly describable. Little J enjoyed this for a while, but eventually, she fell asleep in her backpack. I guess you can do that when you're being carried around. Ate lots of seafood, the sustainable kind.

So even if J was only somewhat appreciative, I had a good time. Got to hike around and sea a lot. Also, I need to thank some coworkers. One had a free pass at the aquarium saving me a couple bucks and another suggested the hiking spot.