I was expecting cooler weather and sunshine, beautiful views and luxury. What I didn't expect was to whale watch from my balcony, feel like I was on a wildlife tour on the golf course, and for everyone to be soooo friendly. I guess I would be pretty friendly, too, if I lived somewhere so beautiful!
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| The view from our balcony |
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| Long sleeves in August! |
The tournament included accommodations and perks for the spouses that tagged along, including several treatments at the Spa at Pebble Beach. After traveling for nearly 12 hours the day before (flying from Columbia, SC to Houston to San Francisco to Monterey), the pampering was most welcome!
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| The tournament organizers graciously gave the ladies a spa day...heaven on earth, I tell you! |
I didn't do a lot of sight-seeing, but that was by choice. I just couldn't get enough of the golf course and its views, which was sight-seeing in itself. From the Lodge or the course, we saw whales, dolphins, seals, and sea otters. And of course, jaw-dropping views of the Bay and mountains.
It was so fun to watch the team play and the hubby coach, since I don't get to go to many tournaments. Even better that we were staying right there at The Lodge, which was elegant and luxurious, full of old-world charm, but not stuffy: the perfect balance.
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| At #1 Tee |
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| Wood-burning fireplace in our rooms. And no A/C, because it's just not needed! |
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| The hubs. He's adorable, no? |
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| Watching the seals from #18 tee |
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| I stood at this place and watched for about an hour. What. A View!! (And I was freeeezing!) |
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| 17-mile drive and the Lone Cypress Tree |
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| Sunset over the Bay |
If you ever, ever have the chance to stop by Pebble Beach - even if for the day - do it. I've seen this place on TV, but it's hard to appreciate its beauty on a screen. If you're a golfer, you're in luck: it's a public course, and you can play a round for the low, low price of $495. No, seriously.
It was an amazing trip, and SO worth all the connections and traveling! A bonus was that it was just a few days before my 30th birthday, so it doubled as a birthday getaway!
I'm still dreaming about that view.
xo
KH
