Monterey Bay AquariumThe few times I visited the Monterey Peninsula in California in the past, I went for work or with adult relatives. I thought Monterey was a little dull and Carmel a symbol of tourism gone awry. This time, I went with my kids and found a wonderland.

At my nine year old daughter’s request, “Mom, everyone has gone to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but me.” (I never knew kids really said that all the time…) I finally made last minute plans for our family to go to Monterey for President’s Weekend. Monterey is idyllic, I think God created it for seven and nine year olds.

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