Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Go Bears! Getting down with the football action at Henry’s in Berkeley.

Ordering a pint of Stella at Becketts in Berkeley. The countdown is on to Cal’s first game against Michigan State

Watching the magic of pancakes on the grill. They look huge!

MONTEREY - It’s the last day of our vacation. I woke up at 5 AM and I felt relaxed. Typically, my body senses I slept in and sounds a panic alarm for being late for work. I suppose it will take a day or two before I sync up with my graveyard schedule.

On this vacation, we got lucky with the beautiful weather. We had a blast exploring Cannery Row, the Aquarium and Carmel Valley. I stuffed myself silly on all the fresh, tasty seafood. We got tipsy on all the amazing local wines.

Most importantly, I bowled a 137-point game last night at Monterey Lanes. Bam!

Now enjoy some cute otter luvin’!

Otter Luvin’ from Kris Vera-Phillips on Vimeo.

Diverse works of art in Carmel Valley. Just as enjoyable as tasting the regional wine

Otters eating and cuddling in the Wild Otter exhibit. Too frickin’ cute.

The tidepools at the Monterey Aquarium. They have diving sessions for kids here.

Mesmerized by the sea nettle at the Monterey Aquarium.

One lonely seal is the star of this tourist trap. He has a fantastic life! Sunbathing, free fish and open water

Walking by the beach at Cannery Row. This used to be the Chinese fishermen’s docking area