GET BACK ON THE HORSE

The accomodations here at Pebble Beach have exceeded all expectations. Topping it all off so far was the cookie skillet topped with an ice cream sundae we had at the restaraunt "Sticks" (http://www.pebblebeach.com/page.asp?pageName=Restaurants_Sticks).

This morning we started out the day going different directions. One of us got up and headed out for an early morning round at The Links on Spanish Bay and the other slept in for a couple extra hours and rolled out for a massage at The Lodge. We thought we would let you all decide who did what.

As the other rounds have been, the golf was amazing with most of the holes playing along the Spanish Bay or within view of it. The massage was described with one word, "Great."

Following our time apart, we rallied back at the room relaxed and ready for the rest of the day. After a quick lunch at the Gallery Cafe (http://www.pebblebeach.com/page.asp?pageName=Restaurants_Gallery_Cafe), where we were able to see a few groups tee off on the first hole at Pebble Beach, we headed over to the Equestrian Stables.

Yep, it was time for us to go on a private trail ride together on our two horses; Amy's was named Seven and David's was named Stetson while our guide's horse was named Cheyenne. The views from the trails were amazing as we wandered our way through the forests and hills parelliling Cypress Point Golf Course. In fact, we actually had to wait several times for tee shots and approach shots as we wandered on horseback through Spyglass Golf Course.

And then it happened. As we were climbing a trail that would provide us a beautiful view of the 17-mile drive's "Seal Rock" and "Bird Rock" Amy's horse decided it was time to stop, drop, and roll. Unfortunately, with Amy on its back! After a frantic few moments that consisted of Amy's attempt to extract her leg from a couple of stirrups--so the thousand pound animal wouldn't crush her as it flailed with its legs in the air--and David's horse naying and bucking as a result of Seven's erratic behavior...The situation calmed and Amy was standing looking like a confused and wounded kitten who had just had her right paw stepped on.

After a few more tense moments our guide offered her horse to Amy so for the rest of the ride as we still had the majority of the ride ahead of us. **Viewing recommendation, see if you can note in the pictures how Amy is on two different horses.**

After the ride we returned to our room where Dr. David performed a delicate procedure of gathering ice and adroitly applying it. Similar to Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open...Amy rallied and is ready to drive on to dinner at Roy's (we have a reservation at 8 pm).

We're both starting to sense the end of our fun is approaching as we enter the last week of our journey and know we are heading to Marina del Rey tomorrow.