The feeling of Friday is always so full of relief. Today I woke up with that thought and it never left. An early morning walk in the hills of Carmel Valley, a breakfast in a historical hacienda, a wine walk in downtown Carmel (did I mention the weather was absolutely gorgeous!) and a nice intimate dinner right off of Ocean Avenue in Carmel. I forgot the long meandering walk on the beach with Ben making MANY new friends. I will never get to sleep tonight – thinking of all that rest and nothing to do tomorrow!

Ben happened to make friends with all the inns and shops in downtown Carmel. He found this interesting chair in a little wine shop and made himself right at home since he sees mom where a similar look almost every day.

Good thing I’m on vacation, a few stretches and a long walk on the beach and off we go. . .