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A Mini Vacation

What would you do if you're bogged down by the stresses of daily routine and vacation is nowhere in sight? If you ask us, we go on a day trip for an instant mini vacation. There's a destination that we adore, a place where we instantly feel energized, where the sun and the sea embraced us and soothe our frayed nerves. Monterrey area, specifically the small town of Pacific Grove has become a favorite quick getaway for the husband and me, either for a day trip or an overnighter. On this late September day outing, we sat on the bench, ate a hearty sandwich from Compagno's, watched people and shorebirds, breathed in salty sea breeze and soaked up as much Vitamin D as we could.

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And before we tackled the task of driving 2.5 hours back to reality, we stopped at Peter B's for some pub grub.

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We both had a beer flight.

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I had the fish and chips.

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Fish tacos for him.

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And we had two apps to share.

This is my kind of mini vacation. What is yours?

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  1. Ginnie HartNovember 04, 2015 11:58 PM

    Almost every post I read of yours, Maria, we become more and more alike. HA I love it. Astrid and I can ALWAYS get away in just minutes, either by walking or by driving, to somewhere nearby where our souls are restored. The citadel walk, for instance, starts just a few yards right outside our back door. Thank God you have the sense to get yourselves refilled. Thank you and thank you because this is how you keep giving back.

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  2. Pinay Flying HighNovember 05, 2015 2:53 AM

    Lucky you that it's just a driving distance away from you. I've been to Monterrey, love the seaside town feel to it. :)

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  3. EG CameraGirlNovember 05, 2015 6:31 AM

    Well, I can see why you'd find this place so refreshing! I would too. ;)

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  4. donNovember 05, 2015 7:50 AM

    Pacific Grove is a beautiful place to visit the ocean. You presented it very well.

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  5. donNovember 05, 2015 7:50 AM

    Pacific Grove is a beautiful place to visit the ocean. You presented it very well.

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  6. eileeninmdNovember 05, 2015 1:02 PM

    Hello, looks like an awesome place for a getaway. The birds are wonderful, I love the Pelicans! The food looks delicious, I would like the fish tacos. Happy Skywatching, enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Sylvia KNovember 05, 2015 1:47 PM

    It is a terrific place, isn't it!!! I'm so glad you had a chance to get away for a bit!! Makes everything easier to deal with!! Beautiful, fun captures!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!! Have a great weekend!!

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  8. magiceyeNovember 05, 2015 5:11 PM

    Wonderfully captured ambiance of a fun day!!

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  9. A Colorful WorldNovember 05, 2015 5:25 PM

    What a wonderful place for a day trip! Absolutely gorgeous photos!

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  10. AndreaNovember 05, 2015 5:25 PM

    At least you are blessed for always having the time to spare for these type of trips, while others there have all their time for work. Until now i still don't know what your works are, hehe! At any rate, i am sure these photos are beautiful as always, however i can only open the first and last i wonder why, maybe they are heavy for my memory. I closed and opened again 3X but still the same, don't know what happens with my PC.

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪November 05, 2015 7:11 PM

    I'm telling you that that is the life. What a great getaway. Kudos to you for doing it. I have to ask though, those beer flights look massive!!! The food looks great.
    Thanks for sharing your getaway.

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  12. AmyNovember 05, 2015 10:53 PM

    ok I'm totally loving the waves and rocks, oh to sit on there and relax in the scenery :-)

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  13. RajeshNovember 05, 2015 11:40 PM

    Beautiful vacation images.

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  14. UnknownNovember 05, 2015 11:53 PM

    Such a lovely mini vacation..and also the great foods.

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  15. Thomas LeeNovember 05, 2015 11:57 PM

    Nice vacation,i will sit there the whole day with those view

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  16. AnonymousNovember 06, 2015 2:02 AM

    Such lovely photos!! Looks like a beautiful place to spend a holiday.

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  17. NatureFootstepNovember 06, 2015 2:45 AM

    mini vacation sound good. Especially at a place like this :)

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  18. UnknownNovember 06, 2015 6:31 AM

    What beautiful settings for those bird colonies.

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  19. Pietro BrosioNovember 06, 2015 9:45 PM

    What a nice place for a day trip, wonderful views indeed!
    Happy weekend!

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  20. Spare Parts and PicsNovember 07, 2015 7:01 PM

    I think I've died and gone to heaven! Fish & Chips and a beer flight!! Looks like a perfect mini-vacation.

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  21. RuthNovember 09, 2015 9:45 PM

    You have to tell me where exactly is this spot (I know, I am annoying). I visited Pacific Grove earlier this year but didn't stop by the specific beach / spot you photograph in here. I went to the Lover's Point Park, Asilomar, the lighthouse and Downtown. The town is so lovely. Will love to go back.

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  22. RedzlanNovember 10, 2015 12:42 AM

    Wow! love that in-flight shorebirds

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