Hmm, maybe we should plan a 2016 Alaska cruise!
I totally want to do it again - I love the Wonder, and the views from Tracy Arm day were worth the entire cost of the cruise. Gah - I love that cruise! There is still a little part of me sad that we aren't doing it again next summer.
, another 4 or so days there! GAH - perfection!!!
We will. I am kind of excited to experience SF as a tourist and SF as a parent - I know there are a lot of cool things to do with kids there.
It just wasn't happening!
What wonderful pictures. It is just breath-taking. Thanks for the videos imbedded, they just added to the feeling of being there.
Oh good! I am so glad- I was hoping it would!
Do you think you could have stayed longer at Muir Woods? Just trying to figure out how much time out of a trip to dedicate to it.
Me? Yes. My kids? They were done, but might have gone back another day, especially if it involved that other hike. I think 2 hours is an average visit there- but there is alot of opportunity for more or even longer hikes.
Can't wait to see what is coming up next!
Christine
Muir Woods looks beautiful, and I'll definitely remember to get there early!
Really- parking is a problem!
Love the tree cut so you could see all the rings...just amazing! Less fond of the Yankees hoodie though.
I'm going to overlook that second comment...
What'd you call me?
What a beautiful forest. I've only been to forests in the South Bay Area. Ill have to remember that one is there and that the walkways are paved.
Yes! You would both be able to do it on scooters- I was thinking of you while we were there-
I'm sort of like Timmy, don't get inbetween me and my food!
I'll get to cross off another state from the list!
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Just seem so magical. Seems like they could easily touch the soul. Loved all of the pictures and the video.
MY son, the one that just moved today to Long Island City, NY has a picture of the same tree. He did a road trip along the West Coast. He also has a picture of them driving through a tree, which was suppose to be a big no, no with a truck.
Hmm, maybe we should plan a 2016 Alaska cruise!
I really need to go on the Wonder, never have been! I have heard that is the amazing thing that DCL does- spend so much time at Tracy Arm. OMG, summer 2016- Timmy will be going into his Senior year of HS and Tyler into his sophomore year of college-
Well, I met with my mom last weekend, and we have tentatively decided on doing the Cali trip! I am sooooooo excited - first to see all my friends in SF and introduce them to Willow! And then to do that amazing drive leisurely over the course of about 4 days, so we can stop everywhere we want (like, yes, Hearst Castle). And then, because we will almost certainly have DLR APs starting January of this year
This is GREAT news!!!!!
And one of the things we will do while in SF? Muir Woods!!! I loved your updates! You know, I have lived in quite a few places as an adult, and I have this terrible habit of never doing the things that one would do when visiting a place. So I never went to Muir Woods!
Can't wait for more, Ellen - keep 'em coming!
I think you will see your city by the bay in a whole new way- OMG, soooo many parks and playgrounds!! How fun! I know I know I know.. Im late... did you expect anything less from me.
Of course not. I'm just Happy you ARE here!
So let me catch up.
-Clam chowda looks YUMMY (so does pods beer!)
-I knew I liked Timmy us lefties got to stick together LOL
-The hotel looks awesome!
-Tall people that are afraid of heights crack me up
-The wine and fruit is awesome what a sweetie!
-Dinner looked amazing, minus the oysters.. I mean I eat them but need a few more of pods' beers to do them LOL
-Muir woods looks breathtaking.
-I hear you on the food issue with kids ugg teenagers LOL I particularly love when they say they are starving then order the biggest or most expensive item on the menu and eat 2 bites.. I want to hurt someone.
Glad I was able to catch up before I missed the whole trip LOL
I'm REALLY glad I never had kids! HA HA HA, they would have been warned that this was not allowed , but even if it was in their thoughts, I would have made them explain when in their leftovers the would have ate them. But since I couldn't have got through the "who is going to change their diapers phase?" I never would have had kids, plus there is the whole question of where the sperm would have come from!
You've been an updating machine this week! Holy photos batman! I have got to get out to Cali for more than work!
Those woods look absolutely stunning! I also love the bridge photo with the fog!
Although i just found out I'll get to join DS for a weekend before a work conference in Dallas in November. TA Ellen, oh queen, any suggestions for Texas?
Oh Ellen. What a trip. THE TREES.
What a BEAUTIFUL way you have with words.
Thank you so very much.
And your pictures are breathtakingly gorgeous.
And love being near the water there.
THEY are the ones who should not be paid, not all the employees below them who have no control. Big hugs to your friend-
Oh, I am SO SORRY for your friend. That was the first thing I thought of- all the people about to/already on vacation at a National Park. We are headed to STJ in a week and a half and will not be able to snorkel at Trunk because of this- but there is more snorkeling to be had there, what does someone like your friend do? Are they making alternate plans for a different Southwest vacation? I wish these grown ups in congress would start acting like grown ups and figure it out!! And they still get paid?
