Author Archives: Nechochwin

An electronic postcard for you all.  Thanks to Roger for the graphics work. Weather is here, wish you were beautiful! photo by Michael, graphics from Images by Benson

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 →