On Sunday, the day after the chicken tribulation, we stowed our bikes on the Acura and headed west to semi-cloudy Half Moon Bay. On a whim we stopped by the new Devil's Slide trail that was once part of Hwy 1, but then had traffic rerouted once the tunnels opened (too many slides). Great view, but a little steep, so we only went half-way. We stopped for a waterfront brunch at the Moss Beach Distillery just down the highway before heading to our normal pumpkin stop, Pastorino Farms. In a couple of hours, we had seven pumpkins picked out, and did the required train ride, petting zoo, jumping house, and haunted house staffed by two 11 year olds who at first couldn't be found...they were too busy riding the train. To cap things off, we drove the coast just a few blocks and found the trail along the bluff that lead to the super fancy Ritz Carlton Hotel. I had to ride the bikes up to the valet parking in front right next to a Maserati, and then asked the attendance where we could park our bikes ("anywhere against the building" he muttered). We grabbed a seat outside near the live band and ordered a beer (me) and ice cream (everyone else), not realizing how HUGE the portions were. I wonder how we ever made it back to the car.
