Flight to San Jose
12. August 2022 in Grönland ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Day 1
13. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Woke up very early at our hotel in San Jose. Me at about 2:30 and Betsy (we shared a room with Jake) at 3:30.
Once everyone was awake we met for breakfast.
While the boys used the gym, and Mum andWeiterlesen
Day 1 - shopping
13. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Traffic was heavier than expected, but we got to see some cool American cars and trucks, as well as some great views across the bay to San Francisco.
Having arrived at the Outlet Mall, we grabbed aWeiterlesen
Day 1 - arrival in Monte Rio
13. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Arrived at Inn on the River, Monte Rio, Russian River.
Initial impressions that we are right by the main road, but once we walk through to our room, we have a lovely view down over the river.
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Day 2 - Breakfast
14. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Great breakfast at Lightwave coffee and kitchen. Caelen, Jake, Dylan, Zara and Betsy all getting to know each other again!
Day 2 - Redwoods
14. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We headed up to see the first amazing Redwoods of our trip.
We wandered through the grove, staring up at the giant trees and the canopy high above.
Day 2 - Arrival of Alex & Lauren
14. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Kids headed to the (river) beach with their inflatables.
Alex and Lauren arrive late afternoon.
Dinner at local restaurant, accompanied by local characters (dungaree man).
Back to the Inn drinkingWeiterlesen
Day 3 - Californian Coast
15. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Leisurely wake up, and then off to brunch in Jenner. Great food overlooking estuary with lots of canoeists.
Day 3 - Bodega Bay
15. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Couple of hours in Bodega Bay (no crazy birds)
Left Amy, Alex, Lauren, Alberto and Zoe drinking beer and eating calamari.
Jon & Will take kids for a hot dog and ice cream.
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Day 3 - Chicken wings
15. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Finished our day with 60 chicken wings (between 12 of us)
Great pub on the river, corn dog game for the kids.
Home to the Inn for drinks by the 🔥....
Day 4 - kayaking
16. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Lazy morning ( with muffins and coffee), we say goodbye to Alberto.
Jon ,Will and kids head in to Gurnville and rent kayaks for a few hours on the Russian River.
Day 4 - Sonoma Wine
16. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Drive to Healdsburg to meet Alex and Lauren.
Very hot!
Started off with wine tasting ( kids sitting very well behaved in corner), then on to American BBQ restaurant for dinner. Ribs, chicken and steakWeiterlesen
Day 5 - journey to Chester
17. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Up, pack, and in the cars. Lauren heads home, and the rest of us to Lassen Volcanic Park.
Jon and Alex agreed to take all of the kids, so Amy, Zoe and Will share the 2nd car.
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Day 5 - Arrival in Chester
17. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Arrived at our lovely rental house on Lake Almanor.
The whole area was burnt out a year ago by the Dixie Fire, but the golf country club survived intact.
Alex, Will, Zara and Jake head to theWeiterlesen
Day 6 - 1st Volcanic Adventure
18. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
1st full day in Chester, and after a fine sausage, egg and bacon breakfast masterminded by Alex, we hop in the cars to drive to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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Day 7 - lazy day by Lake Almanor
19. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Day 8 - back to the National Park plus
20. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Determined to get up and out so that we can enjoy plenty of time in the National Park. Plans confounded by breakfast! And general relaxing!
We make it up to the park (first time for Amy) to enjoy aWeiterlesen
Day 8 - out on the lake.
20. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Day 9 - southbound!
21. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
4 hour drive as we leave Chester and Lassen.
5 Shepherds together in the car.
We stop for a break, which includes Tax Bell for Jake - he decides that he would like to work there once old enough!
Day 9 - Tiburon and Saucelito
21. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Awesome hotel on Main Street which includes a welcome wine and cheese drink (for the adults)
Before that, the 5 of us go on a short walk around Tiburon, admiring both the amazing houses and views.
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Day 10 - San Francisco
22. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Breakfast in our room
Ferry across Bay
Walk up to the top of SF (Street?)
Wishing we could eat in an Italian in North Shore.
Ferry and trip to Alcatraz
Jake and Dad walk to Union Square via ChinatownWeiterlesen
Day 11 - off to Carmel Valley
23. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Breakfast in room
Wander round Tiburon shops - including buying picnic lunch.
Head to the coastline above Golden Gate Bridge.
Full of fog and fog horns.
We eat lunch overlooking the fog, with theWeiterlesen
Day 12 - Point Lobos
24. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Breakfast with Alex
Walk around Point Lobos - decent flat hike. Lots of pelicans.
Late lunch at Crossroads BBQ and quick wander around shops.
Back to meet Alex and Lauren for drink around fire pit,Weiterlesen
Day 13 - Big Sur and Mexican Feast
25. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Drive to Big Sur
Brunch at Cafe Kiva with Alex
Walk in Pfeiffer National Park to waterfalls
Return via Carmel Beach
Mexican night courtesy of Linda and Gabe
River Ranch Country Club
26. August 2022 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Betsy & Amy hanging out at the country club for the afternoon while Will & boys all hike with Alex.
ReisenderSmooth check-in at Heathrow. Time for a bite to eat in the Pilots Bar in T5.
ReisenderComfortable flight in Premium Economy. "You're the best Dad ever" says Betsy as she gets a hot towel and an Orange juice