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WORKOUT -

Ran outside -

11.0 miles/1:30

Nothing exciting about this run beyond it being done.

Last weekend while in Santa Cruz we went to the ShadowBrook restaurant for appetizers and cocktails.  If you are ever in town, you must go here.  It was so unique and I enjoyed seeing all the greenery and taking the cable car.

Located beside the lush Soquel Creek in Capitola-by-the-Sea, Shadowbrook is best reached by its own quaint cable car or a meandering garden path. Epitomizing “Romance in Dining” since 1947, award-winning Shadowbrook continues to serve fine food, wines and liqueurs in an atmosphere of Old-World charm and grace.

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We walked down the path to the Rock Room Lounge and Bar (with 89 year old grandma!) and took the cable car back up.  It was so different and from another time that it reminded me of the Madonna Inn a little bit.

Part of the ceiling is glass so you look out up the hill and can watch the cable car and see all the gardens rather than look at your dining partners.  just sayin’.

We just saw in the bar area but there’s a lot of different dining rooms, private rooms and areas for weddings and events.  While looking for the bathroom I was snooping around and I was surprised at how big the whole building is.

We ordered a few appetizers (the fried artichoke hearts were really good) and drinks including a flight of mini martinis – super strong and none of us loved any of them.  The only thing I didn’t really care for was the flatbread – it just seemed a little boring.  pretty much like me.

A few professional shots…

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We also made the trip to Monterrey to stop at Pebble Beach for the guys.  They did a little putting while we heckled them enjoyed a Bloody Mary and the view.

I’m not into golf at all, especially super overpriced golf, but the grounds and the view is pretty amazing.  Walking into the main clubhouse:

Pebble Beach’s symbol or icon is the lone Cyprus tree in the background on the cliff.  I didn’t know this until I read it on a plaque, but in 1999 an American group of investors including Clint Eastwood bought the Pebble Beach Company from a Japanese company so now it’s American-owned. 

And that completes your history lesson for the day.  you’re welcome.

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