Mothers Day on Alcatraz
May 12, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °FCell blocks and other welcoming spaces.
Cell blocks and other welcoming spaces.
Up hills, down hills, a day starting with shopping
Great pizza and, as Dale pointed out, probably the most expensive pizza and a beer he has had in a long time. But it’s cool, and hip, with some foodie instagrammers shooting pictures of the pizzaRead more
Lunch at Eureka—Devilled eggs and Osso Bucco nibbles. So cute; the waitress is getting married next week and asked us old timers for some words of wisdom.
Some of these trees are 2500 years old, one has a 128 year Old Ponderosa pine growing out of the crown of the tree. Old Majestic, also pictured here, fell many many years ago and the center of theRead more
What’s up? Waterfalls and more waterfalls, along with rushing streams. It’s spring melt time in Yosemite
Staying at a quaint Victorian era hotel cottage at Yosemite National Park including shared bathrooms, is like a step back in time. Wi-Fi is only available in the lounge, dinner is semi-formal in theRead more
Upscale, monied coastal town with expensive shops and some nice cars. Haven’t quite found the charm yet but we’re trying to by going to a cozy Irish pub. Found a cute indie bookstore and secretRead more
More from Hearst Castle including the kitchen.
The Hearst Castle, built by William Randolph Hearst for his mistress, located on the California coast. At one time Hearst owned 250,000 acres and 11 miles of coastline. The house and grounds areRead more