Thursday

Denis woke up this morning saying that he felt "healthy" and was going to work! He claimed that having "two women" take care of him cured him. Ha! I did nothing! He had a presentation to give. I think that's what cured him! The rest of the day proved to be no problem to him. Why a "flash" fever? I have no clue!

When Meg got home from taking him to work, we packed a box of Valentine goodies--personalized M&Ms, cards, and heart-shaped sunglasses, to send to the grandchildren. Then we took off for Monterey. Megan's back is bad, and my legs aren't much better, so we nosed around a bit and then settled at Demenico's on the Wharf for "lunch". I lost leave of my senses and ordered the most expensive thing on the menu (at Megan's encouragement). The bill, without tip, came to over $85!! We won't be doing that again...but I have to tell you that those Alaskan King crab legs were very, very good! We saw some seals and some sea otters in the wild...and of course, all kinds of sea birds.

Late in the afternoon, we went to yet another mission near Monterey. (The Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo.) Beautiful! I bought another rosary for my grandchildren and blessed them with holy water from the sanctuary there. I hope my grandchildren appreciate what was done for them this day because it sure meant a lot to me!!

We picked up Denis late from work, then watched a Russian movie with sub-titles. Now it's time for bed!!