...Ritz Carlton that is! Sunday Pablo and I cleaned up a little (I wore my new gladiator sandals to see how they hold up) and we drove 50 miles up the coast to this beautiful hotel and golf course. We went in the late afternoon for drinks and light food, sitting in the sunny conservatory lounge. There we looked out on a spectacular view and I became a country bumpkin...couldn't stop taking in all the people watching beginning with the wealthy golf club couples having drinks, the Asian-Indian families (From the Silicone Valley) enjoying a birthday, young couples with children and Pablo and me. The service was perfect and the grilled vegetable sandwich and presentation a delight. After drinks and a bite we both were served a carafe of coffee each and we were told to relax and enjoy...we did! The drive home was special as well...the sun setting behind us...the beaches thinning out to a perfect summer day ending! My sandals pinched a little on the toes but will be generally comfortable for the family wedding this Saturday...a great dry run!
boy that looks wonderful...you sure have learned to grab life by the horns and dance!
ReplyDeletehave a great time in your sandals ...dancing of course
You have made me realize how badly I need a vacation. And no better way to explore than in gladiator sandals.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were on holiday: it looks more like you've died and gone to heaven! I'm sure your sandals are appropriate there as well.
ReplyDeleteI think Kurt and I need a date. Maybe I can add a little something to our raspberry picking planned for Saturday...I love the way you and Pablo celebrate life Mary Ann.
ReplyDeleteThat looked so fun! Thanks for taking me along!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely little trip, just beautiful, you make me miss it so much! bet you looked cute in your new sandals!!
ReplyDeleteLush, gorgeous setting.
ReplyDeleteI love the cobalt glassware, and that you took photos. People watching is always a kick,,,and this beats most any place in which to do it. The two of you certainly know how to live!
Oh, a wedding coming up,,,what fun. You will be well shod, and hopefully not at all pinched.Brings to mind my daughter, who wore white satin flip-flops with seed pearls and sequins under her wedding gown.
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Sounds a good day...A perfect day.
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds so romantic and lovely. Good for you. It sounds like you two have a world of fun together.
ReplyDeleteoh, how delightfully decadent! :-) Glad you had such a smashing day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place! Enjoy all the festivities this weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuz, Grabbing life...yes...dancing...not so much!
ReplyDeleteZappha, A vacation at the Ritz...yes!
louciao, Heaven is a nice description of this hotel...all of 'real life' seems to drift away!
Leslie, Afternoon dates can hold romance just as well as those 'planned evenings'...raspberry picking has a romantic tone!
Annell, Glad to share some 'off' time from art making!
LDV, Sandals are cute...low-heeled, pewter in color and hardly noticed the slight pinching!
Babs, I too loved the cobalt glassware...this place in spectacular at attention to detail. Sandals have my thumbs up!
Poetic Artist, Some days turn out perfect...it sometimes a complete surprise!
Kelly, Decadent would have been ordering dessert...we contained ourselves! ha
Willow, I'm so looking forward to a family wedding...maybe my boys will be next?!
A little pain from sandals is nothing when you can come up with a day like this!! Just perfect...
ReplyDeleteGlad the gladiator sandals were comfy on your enchanting excursion with Pablo....thanks for sharing your day and the beauty of your trip!
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