From the Road: Carmel and Tickle Pink Inn

On our way back north from Big Sur, we spent the night in Carmel by the Sea.  Carmel is a beautiful town just south of Monterey.  It’s an inspiring location that many artists have gravitated to over the years.  The area is lush with vegetation; everything from Impatients to Bird of Paradise. (more…)

From the Road: Fernwood Resort

We checked in to the Fernwood Resort upon arrival in the Big Sur area.  I have to say the term “resort” should be taken lightly.  It’s more in line with what most would associate with a motel.  They have individual cabins in the woods, a restaurant, bar, and small general store along with several motel rooms.  There are a couple other “resorts” in the area with a similar layout. (more…)

From the Road: First Night at a Holiday Inn Express

The flight out to San Francisco was long and mostly uneventful with the exception of the guy sitting next to us making me nervous with his jitteriness.…turns out he was just jonesing for a smoke; quite the relief.  Flying over the Rocky Mountains was the highlight of the 4 hour 23 minute flight.  Delta had us on time from gate to gate.  (more…)