United StatesCaliforniaHumboldt CountyBurlingtonRobinson Creek40°18’34” N 123°54’35” W
April 26 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
I spent more time than expected in Mendocino (yes, that’s the town from the song), because this is really the cutest village I’ve seen in a long time. Nordsee-Feriengefühl. I then make my wayRead more
United StatesCaliforniaSonoma CountyBodega BayHole in the Head38°18’3” N 123°3’43” W
April 25 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Better weather than expected today, and I enjoyed it! A walk around the amazing Bodega Headland, a visit to a reconstructed Russian trading fort on historical grounds, Fort Ross, and lots of amazingRead more
United StatesCaliforniaMarin CountyStinson BeachCataract Creek37°55’52” N 122°38’7” W
April 24 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
I hike a tiring 15 km trail in Mount Tamalpais SP, the very steep cataract trail, but well worth it! Driving up the coast through cute villages, I make it to Bodega Bay for the night.
United StatesCaliforniaAlcatrazAlcatraz Island37°49’37” N 122°25’26” W
April 22 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Walking along the pier, I passed the pier for boats to Alcatraz and spontaneously ask if tickets are available. Yes they are, I take the next board to spend two hours on the infamous prison island.Read more
United StatesCaliforniaSan Francisco CountyFinancial DistrictOld Saint Marys Church37°47’33” N 122°24’21” W
April 22 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I take the bus to downtown, then walk around the union Square area before making my way into Chinatown. This is really the most Chinese I’ve ever felt outside of China.! I climb the hill to CoitRead more
United StatesCaliforniaSan Mateo CountyPigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park37°10’55” N 122°23’35” W
April 21 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The stretch of course line from Santa Cruz to San Francisco is beautiful, but not spectacular. I stop at another location to view elephant seals, Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Pebble BeachRead more
United StatesCaliforniaSanta CruzCowell Beach36°57’42” N 122°1’26” W
April 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
I had planned to drive down Highway one from Monterey for 60 km to where it is damaged by a land slide in 2022 - I wanted to see the famous Big Sur. But approaching the highway I learned that it isRead more
United StatesCaliforniaSan Benito CountyHigh Peaks36°29’10” N 121°12’3” W
April 19 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A wonderful day spent hiking in the Pinnacles, rough volcanic rock formations, unique in this area of rolling green hills and agriculture. The weather was perfect, lots of flowers, birds and greatRead more
United StatesCaliforniaSan Luis Obispo CountyPiedras Blancas35°39’44” N 121°15’20” W
April 18 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
I had plenty to drive up Highway 1, the famous coast Road up to the point where it was destroyed by a landslide two years ago today. But it was very foggy, so I spent a lot of time watching theRead more
United StatesCaliforniaSan Luis Obispo CountyMorro BayMorro Rock Natural Preserve35°22’14” N 120°51’26” W April 17 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
I return to Morro Bay, my favorite place on the California coast with great animals, birds and otters. The I visit Hearst Castle, built by media mogul William Randolph Hearst in 1928 ff. ImpressiveRead more
