After visiting the Dali 17 museum on Monday morning (see yesterday’s post), Tom and I drove to Pacific Grove, the next town over from Monterey, to seek out some lunch.
…where we snagged and subsequently polished off a very decent deep-dish pizza. |
After lunch we headed about 4 miles south along beautiful California Highway 1, |
Our first stop was a visit to the historic Carmel Mission, |
...founded in 1770 by the Spanish priest Junipero Serra, |
...who claimed the land for Spain, |
...converted the native Americans, |
...pressed them into servitude, |
...and oversaw the agricultural and economic development of the region, |
...as well as the decimation of its indigenous population. |
...its streets lined with cute little shops and eateries, |
...and gingerbready-looking houses. |
The main street leads to the beach, |
...and a beautiful panorama. |