USA | Wednesday, 28 Jan 2015 | Views [138]
Early drive from Mariposa back to San Fran. Returned the car, did'nt tip our shuttle driver...as he seemed to go all out for a couple with their bags, but somehow didn't acknowledge us...hmm, he might think backpackers aren't the tipping type. Oh well.... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 27 Jan 2015 | Views [172]
Off to the world of Yosemite National Park. Amazed by El Capitan, Cathedral Range and the Half Dome. Visibility was quite poor due to low cloud cover, so we didn't see them in all their glory. We did hike for 4 hours though, on Yosemite Falls trail. ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 26 Jan 2015 | Views [126]
Driving day, from Redbluff to Maniposa - a cute little town close to Yosemiite. Staying in an old motel, build in 1938. Enjoyed a home cooked meal - omelette, yum! and our new favourite ice cream - Reese's Peanutbutter ice cream, with real buttercup ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 25 Jan 2015 | Views [227]
Slept in, woo hoo! Elissa's Sunday began with a stroll into town, coffee and a quiet read in the local sunny park. Mike's Sunday started with a google search, local web work and some Air bnb inquiries. Drove to Redding and Redbluff where we are ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 24 Jan 2015 | Views [204]
Today was all about the giants. Just out of Arcata lies a world, somewhat unchanged for millions of years. The Redwood trees have existed in coastal California since dinosaurs roamed the earth (some of them 2000 years). The 12 mile hike (James and Miners ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 23 Jan 2015 | Views [194]
We were recommended to check out Fort Bragg's tourist attraction: Glass Beach. Google it, looks fantastic, the sand is a collection of tiny granules of coloured glass. Looks spectacular and we assumed the currents had taken glass to the beach over time ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 22 Jan 2015 | Views [139]
Not a super exciting day really, but we drove over Golden Gate Bridge, so that was a plus. Our travels took to Northern California in search of the Redwoods and Yosemite NP. Had an AMAZING bagette and pesto pizza in Gualala at Surf Market, thanks. Stayed ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 21 Jan 2015 | Views [138]
Another day of sunshine, ferry trip to San Fran's "infamous", bad-ass island. To my excitement there was an art installation by Ai WeiWei currently showing. His Chinese dragon kite 'With Wind' uses an ancient art form to reference a stark contemporary ... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 20 Jan 2015 | Views [134]
Today was definitely top 5 in the San Fran highlight reel for me. It consisted of hiking through Land's End NP to Cliff House. All while enjoying the glorious sunshine...and no fog to speak of. The park is perched high in the hills with trails leading ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 19 Jan 2015 | Views [118]
Martin Luther King Jr day parade and live music in the park. Then headed to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 for tourist vibe...oh and garlic fries. CheapFun lead us to Am I Rite? a free comedy night down in Mission district. Ghost emoji, ghost emoji!! ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 18 Jan 2015 | Views [148]
Headed for crooked street (Lombard), then cable car...heard about an altercation between 2 passengers and 1 needed medical attention....juicy!! Rest of the day consisted of a good ol' street art treasure hunt including Mission, Bryant, Valencia, 12th ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 17 Jan 2015 | Views [170]
Unbelieveable morning with Prince and Katie at Northern California Family Dog Rescue. A runners group, where volunteers provide time and TLC for rescue dogs to exercise and socialise. FInished the day off with a stroll over the Golden Gate ... Read more >
USA | Friday, 16 Jan 2015 | Views [165]
Enjoyed the view and incredible architecture of Alamo Square Park (Painted Ladies). Strolled Golden Gate Park, only explored a smidge, so plan to get bikes. E went to Keith Haring exhibition at de Yong Museum...and got in free btw, purely from the kindness ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 15 Jan 2015 | Views [150]
Arrived by MegaBus to San Fran at 6:50am...eyes wide open? Dropped bags, Philz coffee and yum yum bagel! Then headed to the pier for GG bridge Glimpse...but fog is common, so will try again. Mike googled Tenderloin district (our hood for the week) and ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 14 Jan 2015 | Views [181]
Spent our last LA car day with a stunning drive to Malibu, Zuma - beautiful. Then 6 hours at Union Station and now 6 hours on Mega Bus to San Fran...thank goodness for wifi that's all I can say!
USA | Tuesday, 13 Jan 2015 | Views [100]
Left Vegas via outlets, the chapel and Mike's fav show: Pawn Stars (cast not included). Back in Cali for Doug Loves Movies live podcast (John Hodgman) at Upright Citizens Brigade. Oh Wolfgang pizza and saw Nick Kroll.
USA | Monday, 12 Jan 2015 | Views [171]
Funniest day so far - endured but very entertained by a time share presentation ("that wasn't a time share"), sales pitch/leech-fest for a freeBie - Blue Man Group tickets!!!! Worth it in the end, so we got 2 shows for the price of 1 ha ha. We both had ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 11 Jan 2015 | Views [190]
Staying at Excalibur - huge castle, super tacky - received upgrade Level 28, including spa. Obviously e loves MnM world and the fact that everything in Vegas is "the biggest" or "the best". Reminds us of schoolies or a giant adult amusement park. ... Read more >
USA | Saturday, 10 Jan 2015 | Views [188]
Bryce Canyon, Sunset - Sunrise, Queens Garden trail. Thick mud and snow makes for good slip and slide. Thor's Hammer, Queen Victoria, Natural Bridge...but the highlight was the outdoor hot tub. (Kanab)
USA | Friday, 9 Jan 2015 | Views [143]
Arches National Park today. Extreme hiking - 20km!! Sketchy moments clinging to the side of cliffs with snow under foot (more labour breathing and jumping on 3). Double Arch, Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch. Staying at Richfield tonight.
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