The most enchanting coastal town
Every time I go to this tiny city of about 3 000 residents, I feel like I am experiencing a different reality as I never get tired of walking on the undulated or earthquake-wrinkled sidewalks, marveling at the artist's life that I crave for while browsing at countless art galleries. Last weekend, while my ducklings were well situated and having their age-appropriate, teen-bonding experiences (whether at an amusement park or nail salon), I had the golden opportunity to jumpstart my own doc mama spring break with my companion in Monterey Bay. It is like I need my yearly fix of Carmel-by-the-Sea, with the obligatory stop at the Carmel Art Association, and some favorite shops. Behind the wheel of Ken's Mustang, the nervousness of maneuvering this abrupt and oversized car replacing the range anxiety I would have had with my Nissan Leaf, I tackled the road to meet him and his son, where they had arrived the day before to get ready to play golf. Over three and a half hours and som...
