Here was our weekend of splendor:
Day One:
Hiking the Matt Davis - Steep Ravine Loop around Stinson beach. This hiking trail was amazingly lush with water falls. We would occasionally find these fun bridges to cross. The weather was perfect. Could not have been a more perfect hike.
Normally I would call this picture a photo bomb... but Ben loves it. So this one's for you, babe! Ben looks so scary when he makes a funny face!
The gorgeous view of Stinson beach from the top of the peak.
We spared no expense this year and stayed in the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco! This definitely added to the "spectacular-ness" of the weekend!
Cirque Du Soleil was amazing! Ben and I both loved the unicyclists balancing/ tossing bowls on their heads... definitely a favorite act!
Day Two:
Hiking the Golden Gate Bridge. This was the first time Ben and I walked across the entire bridge and back. It is always a stunning experience to visit the Golden Gate.
As expected, a quite windy day!
Gorgeous view of San Francisco behind us.
As we were getting ready to head down to Carmel, our car was smoking and leaking some liquid all over the parking lot. Did that stop the party? Oh no! A quick stop to Kragen, pop the hood, Ben dirties up his hands a bit, and in no time the car is back on track to Carmel. I love that we stay at the Ritz-Carlton in a beat-up, smoking Pacifica that barely runs! I love that car.
Day Three:
We stayed at the Hyatt Highlands Inn in Carmel. It was luxurious. This was the view from our room.
Day Three:
We stayed at the Hyatt Highlands Inn in Carmel. It was luxurious. This was the view from our room.
This was breakfast. Yes, it is December and we are eating outside in this picture perfect scene. It felt too good to be true.
Ben and I did plenty of hiking, so we decided to experience Carmel on a bike. We had so much fun! Why were helmets optional, though? I kept imagining Ben face-planting off the cliff! It was humbling to ride a bike because at one point I thought my lungs were going to implode and I had to jump off before my heart gave out. I was just hoping none of my Step or Zumba peeps would witness that! Luckily I was disguised in my helmet.
We biked and hiked around Point Lobos. This was definitely a highlight of the weekend for both Ben and I. It was breath-taking.
Ben, 13 years together feels really good.
I love you!
Happy Anniversary! I still remember the wedding day. Hard to believe it was 13 years ago!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good time. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteWhat was wrong with the Pacifica? Radiator hose burst? Good old Ben. He should get a chuckle out of my minivan subwoofer project.
Heidi and I are coming up on seven years. We might do a getaway like you did.