Driving up the coast.

This photo was taken when the 101 becomes the 1 and starts twisting into the mountains of the central coast. I made John pull over so I could take the next one. I don't know where we were, but it was gorgeous!

We had lunch is Cayucos, a cozy little beach town. John researched a smoked fish taco place that had outdoor seating to accommodate the hound. Delicious! Then we puttered around at antique and candy stores. Then I found some pirates:

Fishing for lake trout...

That was the movie line that popped in my head, and then I realized he could be doing just that.

And,...Hartwell kayaking! We brought John's kayak so he got to chauffeur them around the lake. While I sat and read magazines. When he was done, Hartwell said, "Mom, I just panicked a little."

Kayaking with dad!