Got to Monterey just in time to see the Sunset. This is John Steinbeck country — remember he not only wrote Grapes of Wrath, but also Cannery Row and many other wonderful novels. This is a man who wrote from his heart, followed ideas. His biggest concern was the fate of the poor, the underclass, migrant workers. Everywhere here you find pictures and quotes from Steinbeck.

We found a great restaurant at the end of a pier in the center of Monterey on the beach. Here’s a picture of the bay at sunset. (I know – but we’re driving all day, so we do like these sunsets!) we shared clams and muscles in lemon butter sauce, then Dungeness crab. [...]

Check out the full post and pictures from the trip on Pamela's blog!