Carmel, A Storybook Town

I’m glad you like it, Dee! Thanks for stopping by! – Pat

I’m so thrilled you’ve started this new group, Marjie! I think RBers will be sending you some gorgeous images. And I’m so pleased this one qualifies! – Pat

Yes, it’s an artist’s paradise, John, isn’t it?! I’m glad you like this picture! – Pat

It’s a lovely place to visit, Thelma, if you ever get a chance! I’m pleased you like this picture! – Pat

Isn’t it pretty, Gail?! I’m glad you like it as well! – Pat

Actually the whole one-square-mile town is storybook! There is much sandstone there, so many homes and walls are made of this colorful rock, and lots of them have lovely roofs that curl down over the eaves. I can see the seven dwarfs easily fitting in there! I’m glad you like it! – Pat

I believe this might actually be an art gallery – at any rate, it’s scrumptious, isn’t it?! Thanks for stopping by, my friend! – Pat

I’ve heard he does, Brian! I think Carmel has a lot of “that English charm,” but it also has a personality all its own. Hmmm, reminds me of someone I know! A lovely spot to visit!

Thanks, Chazz, it does, doesn’t it?! But I hear that yearly property taxes are 10% of the value of the homes there and those run in the millions! Nice to look at, though!

I’m glad you like it, Bela! Thank you! – Pat

Thanks, Sharon! I really like the roof, with its varied placing of the shingles.

Carmel is a tiny town that still looks just like it did in 1984 – a city ordnance keeps it that way. It’s nice to know this picture brought back pleasant memories for you! – Pat

If you ever get to the States, Catherine, this place should be on your “must see” list! You’d love it! Thanks for the lovely words! – Pat

I’m glad you like this, Shaun! Yes, a number of us are realizing each others’ work is not making it to our Watchlists. I wrote to RB this morning about it. It might help if others would do the same, so they would realize it’s not an isolated thing. Thanks for letting me know, my friend! – Pat

That makes me happy, Jacqi! Thanks for stopping by! – Pat

Thank you, IngerMargrete! Wouldn’t it be fun to live there! – Pat

You know, Holly, with your great eye for composition and color, you would be SO inspired by visiting Carmel! And there are literally dozens of art galleries within just a few short blocks of each other – you’d LOVE it! I do appreciate your kind comments, my friend! – Pat

Thanks for taking a look, Dougie – I’m pleased it appeals to you! – Pat

Many of the homes, Keith, are made from the gold sandstone there, similar in color to those of the Cotswolds, but the houses in Carmel are much smaller and of varying designs. A most interesting place architecturally. Thank you for stopping by! – Pat

Rod, your comments are always so well-worded and full of grace! Thank you, my friend! I think ALL of us really appreciate all the time you take to put together such thoughtful and thorough remarks. It means a lot! – Pat

I’m glad you like it, Barry! Thank you! – Pat