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    LAS

    November 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    I had to get up real early (3:30) to catch my flights to Reno. On the way, I had a short layover and change of airlines in LAS. Great views of Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas F1 racetrack. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the racetrack.Read more

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    Carson City

    November 17, 2023 in the United States

    We spent two nights in Carson City. Kirk & Dana let us borrow their car for the next month. Some pretty fall colors at the Reno airport.

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    San Francisco sit

    Nov 17–27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Housesit with a million dollar view (literally). Two blocks from Haight St. It was raining when we got here and foggy the next morning, but it has cleared up nice. Even views of the Farallón islands.
    2 dogs, a guinea pig, and a gecko.

    10 nights    Read more

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    Hike in Marin

    November 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    We met up with Deborah Irwin and did the Kirby Cove hike. Cold and windy, but beautiful views and a clear blue sky. Afterward, we went to coffee in Sausalito.

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    Pacific Coast drive

    November 27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    We had to leave by 8am for our hotel in Santa Cruz. It's only a two hour drive, but we couldn't check in till four. We spent the day checking out sights along the coast highway.
    First stop, Twin Peaks, then we watched some surfers 🏄‍♂️ at Ocean Beach. Checked out the Devils bunker and the aftermath of the landslide nearby. We stopped at Point Mantara Lighthouse, then had lunch at a delicious Indian restaurant in Half Moon Bay. From there, we made one more stop at Pescadero State Beach, where we helped some young kids find cool stuff in the tide pools.Read more

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    Traquil Mountain Refuge

    November 27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 55 °F

    After spending the day cruising down the coast highway killing time till our 4pm check-in, we finally arrived at our stay for the night. Complete pain in the ass to get here, but it is very beautiful and tranquil.Read more

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    Santa Cruz sit

    Nov 28–Dec 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F

    Arrived at our sit in Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful house with a Bassett hound named Waffles. (and a hot tub)
    We've been walking the dog on the path at the beach ⛱️ It's been quite cold, but who can resist the beach.

    Sit 8 nights    Read more

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    Monarchs in town

    December 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

    These butterflies are the great great grandchildren of the butterflies that were here last year. Amazingly, these guys live four to six months, but the next three generations live only four to six weeks.
    Every year, thousands of monarchs winter in this moderate coastal climate. They cluster in the trees to save energy and keep warm before setting out again for areas thousands of miles away in spring.    Read more

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    Santa Cruz Parades

    December 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

    We were fortunate enough to be in Santa Cruz the weekend of their annual parades. First was the parade through town in the morning. We got a bit of a late start, so we only caught the end of it. Later in the evening, we headed down to the harbor to watch the lighted boat parade. Both drew large crowds and were fun to watch.Read more

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    4 Mile Beach

    December 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    We heard about this dog friendly beach just out of town, so we loaded up Waffles and headed out. The beach was great. There were lots of surfers and plenty of sand, but the real treat was on the walk to the beach. The walk required passing fields of brussel sprouts, which just happened to be in season. As the full trucks passed by, sprouts were falling off the trucks. We, of course, walked along the road and gathered up the little balls of green. There were so many we had multiple meals over the next couple of days featuring the delicious morsels.Read more

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    Moving into the future

    December 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    We took our first driverless taxi to the airport. I can't give it a good review. First, it picked us up in the wrong location. We had to walk to greet it. Then it took twice as long, because it can only travel on certain roads. Then, at the end, it accused me of touching the driver controls.
    I'm sure they will improve eventually.    Read more

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    Cloverdale sit

    December 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Our last sit in the "warm zone" (not very warm) before we head up to the mountains. Beautiful Vinyard property. Two very nice dogs. We had lots of nice walks around the vineyards and explored the cute town.

    3 nights    Read more

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    Gardnerville sit

    December 29, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 36 °F

    I haven't printed in a bit, so I thought I'd better pop one out.
    Anna got to drive in snow to get here to Gardnerville while I flew to Seattle and drove down with Kylan.
    We had a Christmas dinner at Kirk and Dana's, with them Gauge and Kylan.
    Not as joyous and festive as we expected, but always good to be around family.
    Sit 29 days    Read more

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    LAS.

    January 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

    I just keep passing through 🙄🎉✨️
    Kylan made it home safe and sound, and I'm on my way back to Gardnerville. Only a 5 hour layover in Vegas.
    Here are some pictures of the pups in Gardnerville.

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    Puppy Love

    January 15, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F

    I was so excited to see Bec and couldn't believe how big he got since last time. Bec and indy had to"o much fun together.

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    End of trip

    January 17, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F

    After picking them up at the RNO airport, we handed the keys back to the Gardnerville homeowners. Spending one night in Carson City before heading back to RNO in the morning for our double legged/carriers flights to PHX.
    Before we left, we had the opportunity to see our old friend Lori.    Read more

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    Phoenix sit #2

    September 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

    We came back at just the right time to take care of the cheese heads again. We used the time to visit with family and prepare for our upcoming cruise and UK trip. Including van repairs and a new storage spot. Bring on the warm clothes.Read more

    Trip end
    January 19, 2024
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