Author Archives: Nechochwin

Started the day at the Battery Point Lighthouse and city park wandering about and taking photos. Then moved on to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.  Took a six mile hike up Howland Hills road through the Redwoods, then moved over … Continue reading →

Continued to hug the coast on US-101 north into the Redwood National Forest and State Park system.  The park here is managed by both state and federal staff and they are doing a bang-up job. The Redwoods, in a word, … Continue reading →

Travel day today.  Left San Francisco behind and headed up and over the Golden Gate one last time. I must say, San Francisco was everything I expected and then some.  I got to see all of the highlights and some … Continue reading →

Today I took a wine tour into Napa Valley.  The great part about taking this tour was that I was able to ride just about everywhere and partake in as much ‘tasting’ as I wanted. The tour picks you up … Continue reading →

Tall Ships Started the day with a Cable Car ride, then the tall ships came into port.  Followed that up with a stroll through Chinatown after lunch.  Enjoy!!! Cable Car Brakeman, the Downhill Run and a View out the front … Continue reading →

Headed straight from camp right to the wharf and took a couple of boat rides today. The first around the bay under the Golden Gate Bridge, and past Alcatraz.  Returned from that and toured the aquarium, then walked down the … Continue reading →

A day at a Big Ol’ Rusty Bridge.  Photos dedicated to my favorite Iron Man (Dad).  

Sunday in a Green Cathedral  

Went into the city today, mostly to learn my way around.  Try out the public transportation systems on a weekend and not have to fight with the commuters.  Took the train downtown, stop in at the visitor’s center and then … Continue reading →

Today was an emotional day today.  Finally made it to the Pacific Ocean.  As I have mentioned previously, this is as far west as I have ever been.  Guess I have run out of real estate, so I only have … Continue reading →