Gowesty is probably the largest VW Vanagon shop on the West coast, maybe even in the US. They are installing an awning and a set of lift-assist struts for the pop-top. Turns out that one of our rear springs is broken, so we have them replace both rear springs. The van rides like a dream now, we just didn't realize how bad it was getting.
We head for Monterey around 1:45 and it's beginning to sprinkle. We arrive at our favorite little historic hotel the Monterey Inn. It has lost some of it's charm. The elevator no longer works and we haul our luggage upstairs. The carpet in the lobby could use cleaning. Our favorite Room 212 overlooking Alvarado Street seems to have shrunk and the walls seem to be thinner. Or did we just not care in the past? Is it our age?
We have dinner on Cannery Row at our favorite Paradisio. We ask for a table by the window but it is too chilly to push them open for the usual bay breeze. We always look forward to the bread but this time it is disappointingly ordinary and the parsley pesto tastes odd. We enjoy a cold artichoke appetizer with aioli and Fred says the clam chowder is the best he's even eaten. We share the $26 special of sole stuffed with lobster and mushrooms and it seems a little bland. We decide next time we will enjoy the fabulous view and be content with wine and appetizers.
In spite of some minor disappointments in hotel and food, we enjoy our stay. We were able to take several photos along the coast in Pacific Grove - Fred took this one.
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