Let the Good Times Roll

Jennifer and I have been busy. For years. But especially this year. So busy.

We hadn't been anywhere together for a year. Sure, we went to Catalina just last month, but with family and friends. We had a blast, but it's not quite the same as being alone as a couple.

With the news of our son walking away from baseball last week, I think we also needed to get away and contemplate our new lives without baseball. Monterey was just the place.

After riding at home on Sunday, we packed up and headed toward the coast. As has been our custom recently, we had a nice dinner at Peter B's.

After that we walked to Fieldwork where I contemplated life, the universe and everything.

The next morning we rode north on the trail.

It was a relaxing 26.5 miles of tranquility by the sea.

Afterwards we walked around a bit.

Had a beer at Dust Bowl.

Dinner at Alvarado Street Brewery.

And checked out the sea lion infestation.

The next day we rode south along the water. It was good.

The next day the wildfire smoke moved in. We had a quiet day walking around, window shopping, and playing a little bocce ball.

This morning we were still smoked out, so we headed home early.

We were only able to ride twice, but it was still a nice trip filled with good food, beer, beauty and plenty of relaxation.

Later.