I lugged the family along for a long weekend in Aptos to tour some of our local growers in Monterey Bay, including Kitayama Bros. We camped at our favorite coastal beach, Manresa, and I spent my entire Saturday going from tour to tour with my mouth wide open at the greenhouses. While I would have loved to take it all home, Look at my orchid souvenirs amongst our gear and boogie boards. Thanks to all the growers for opening their homes to us.