Exploring Pebble Beach and 17 mile drive

After an exciting sighting ( say that three times!) of three huge whales very near shore this morning at breakfast, we set off for Carmel. After a quick drive down Ocean View Dr to the beach we took some good photos. However, my camera battery had gone bad and wouldn't hold a charge so we changed course and headed to Monterey for a camera store. We had a successful venture (including a stop at Starbucks for Bill's tea and my Coffee Frappacino light). We decided to do the 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach since we were so close. I must say the beginning of the 17 mile drive was disappointing. The homes are old ( and though I'm sure they're million dollar homes) they weren't spectacular to see. BUT , the last half of the drive really picked up with scenery--both homes and ocean views! We have some great photos of the "signature cypress tree" that is the emblem for Pebble Beach. We stopped at the lodge and took a photograph of the "champion's walk" and the 18th hole. We had a delightful lunch in the Pub. I managed to get in a little shopping! :).

The plan is to do Carmel tomorrow morning when we leave the Post Ranch Inn on our way to Sonoma! Another great weather day though we did have some patches of fog!!!