Santa Cruz and Monterey

The final leg of Connor's California adventure was spent in Monterey and the surrounding area. For an outdoor lover, you really can't find a better place in California. Beautiful beaches abundant wildlife and terrific weather that can't be beat.
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The beach at Santa Cruz -

(and the boardwalk was a lot of fun - not nearly as cheesy as you'd think)

No vampires though (think "The Coreys")

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The Marina at Monterey - lots of sailboats!

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Connor and Daddy at Fisherman's Wharf

A lot more relaxed than the one in S.F.

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Rolling down to Big Sur

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The ocean at Big Sur - clear as can be .

Connor had his portrait done. :)

Running and Jumping

More from Connor's vacation -
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We went to the conservatory at Golden Gate Park, but before we went in, we ran around and had a picnic with Aunt Pat!
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You have to take biiig steps Mommy!

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Going up the hill is harder than going down . . .

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Just being goofy :p

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Go on . . . Eat it!

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Taking a break in the conservatory

ZOO DAY

Connor took his cousin Amber and aunt Rina to the zoo in San Francisco . . .

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Showing this lion who the boss is

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Penguins - Connor's favorite - did not want to leave

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Fascinated by the brass trunk

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"There's a what behind me?" .

Dude loves walking on curbs!

SLEEPY TIME

Connor also finally decided to take it easy and relax on his vacation

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Hiya Hiya Hiya!

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Man, this bed is comfy

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Got my space PJs, got Dragon Tales on . . .

life is good

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Boy, was he pooped.

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Even relaxed on the train :)

Getting Around

Connor really had a good time in San Francisco. He saw and did lots of cool things - the beach by our hotel, the horse stables, and the sea lions . . .
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Hanging out at the beach - boy, it was windy

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Mommy and Connor hanging out by the cool sculpture

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You people need to get back to work!

These stalls need to be swept and get these horses fed.

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At the pier with the sea lions

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Connor and Mommy in front of the bridge

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CONNOR ARRIVES IN CALIFORNIA

On his vacation, Connor saw lots of things, and he really moved around. Here are some shots from the first couple of days.
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Sunny California! (It was like this for only the first day)

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Running free in Golden Gate Park

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Climbing Trees!

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I'm not coming down

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This is a Morroccan palm - thousand of tiny needle sharp thorns
Now, over to your left . .

CONNOR'S VACATION

Sorry for the long time delay -
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Connor and his people went on vacation recently. A big fan of Thomas and Friends, Connor decided we would travel by train . . . .
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Big Roomy seats and lots of windows

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Watching the sun go down

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Goodbye Washington!

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I think I want to go to sleep
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Lots of room to stretch out and read