M o n t e r e y

We met up with our friends, who have been posted to Monterey to study, and they got us a decent lodging for a few days. We visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, did the 17 mile drive, saw the Big Sur Coastline, shopped at Carmel-by-the Sea, and sneaked into a luxurious Pebble Beach golf club.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium houses thousands of plants & fishes. Being sited near the coast, it get fresh ocean water distributed through sophisticated pump & piping system into its aquarium.

Crustaceans Tank

I am particularly impressed with the array of jellyfish there. They are so colourful, but deadly.

This species generate rainbow colours.

The lovable sea otter

Is it meal time yet?

Shops around Cannery Row

Cannery Row

Cloud descending upon the Pacific Coast

A cloudy day is never a good day for photography.

But it would not stop these golfers from having fun on the course.

Treacherous hole by the sea.

View point along the 17-mile drive. Pretty rough sea today.

Seal Rock, a resting spot for birds and of course, the seals.

Sun setting in the horizon.

The iconic lone Cypress of Monterey

You literally could have the whole beach to yourself

Man & his best friend having a good time bonding.

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, a well-known course in the PGA Tour.

    The legendary Bing Crosby

Monterey, a waterfront city, has some spectacular ocean view along its bay. I am glad I was able to experience driving on one of the most beautiful coast of America. The aquarium is a must-see for all tourists, and I loved those adorable sea otters. Shopping hunters could find bargains at Carmel-by-the-Sea, in itself, is a beautiful town. I am sure I will return to Monterey again. 

And another travel trip awaiting....