California Dreamin'-A 14 Day Odyssey to San Fran,Yosemite & DL! 8/2013 COMPLETE!1/9!!

[G'sMaman]

Your posts always give me a good laugh. Our Segway guide was terrific. At the start of the ride she pointed out the highest spot in the park (which had me questioning her knowledge of the park because it definitely was not ) and then she clarified that she wasn’t talking about geography.

Sadly, my bike riding and running days are over now. Those were the days BC (before child) and now I am lucky if I get out for a nice long walk. DD just turned 6 and we only have one child so my excuses are pretty lame. This is the century ride we did: http://www.fallcentury.org/fall-century-102-mile-ride.html Such a beautiful place and a great experience overall. You might consider doing a half century or metric century (62 miles) one day. It is definitely a great way to see some beautiful parts of the country.

I see you’re going to Alaska! We did that cruise a couple of summers ago when Disney first announced it and had a blast. Not sure how much time you have to check out the surrounding areas, but Victoria is one of my favorites! Butchart Gardens is gorgeous! Vancouver is a great city as well. I’ve been to Vancouver a number of times, but I am so looking forward to your TR so I can find out what I’ve been missing all these years.

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Ellen just checking in and keeping up!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

Whew, finally caught up. Excellent update.

You're doing Alaska in the summer and then another cruise in October? Someone tell me what I am doing wrong? How amazing. I'll be on board for both reports and please PM me when you start this past NYE cruise report.

I like the car togetherness time too. As the kids grow up they are much more fun to travel with. They can be a part of conversation instead of me just opening juice boxes and getting snacks.

The hotel looks perfect! Love pinch sunset. We saw a very similar one, also due to fire, on our way to Disneyland in December. I posted pics in my report. (Not a shameless plus).

Can't wait to read about your time in Yosemite.

 

[Linda67]

Ooh, just found this TR and can't wait to get stuck in
I've just read day one - looks like you had a wonderful first day in SF!
Anyway, just saying 'hello' and now I am off to read the rest

ETA - just read the whole thread!
What a great time you had in SF, I love the look of the hotel you stayed it and it seems like a great location

 

[podsnel]

Hi everyone! I am on my way to Mexico with my girlies for a few days woohooooo! Linda67- can't wait to meet you on our cruise!!!!!!!!!

 

[Linda67]

Hi everyone! I am on my way to Mexico with my girlies for a few days woohooooo! Linda67- can't wait to meet you on our cruise!!!!!!!!!

Likewise !

 

[Pluplo and The Duck]

Loving the trip report

 

[pillow]

Clean out your PM box . . . tried to respond to your PM but your inbox is full! There is a fabulous Alaska TR out there that had me reading all afternoon. Will see if I can find it and forward. Cheers!

Jodie

 

[pillow]

Podsnell . . . here you go - great TR - happy reading!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3126122

Jodie

 

[KristiMc]

Podsnell . . . here you go - great TR - happy reading!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3126122

Jodie

Hey Jodie! Can you believe it's been almost a month since we were on the Fantasy. We are planning on doing Alaska in 2015. I will have to read this report.

Kristi

 

[pillow]

Hey Jodie! Can you believe it's been almost a month since we were on the Fantasy. We are planning on doing Alaska in 2015. I will have to read this report.

Kristi

You are trying to go in June right? I'm wishy washy - flip flopping between DCL and RCCL. Leaning toward DCL. The onboard booking agent told me dates would be released in March. (un)patiently waiting . . .

Jodie

 

[KristiMc]

You are trying to go in June right? I'm wishy washy - flip flopping between DCL and RCCL. Leaning toward DCL. The onboard booking agent told me dates would be released in March. (un)patiently waiting . . .

Jodie

Yes, I have a dummy booking ready to switch when they release the dates. If they sail on Monday again like this year I am wanting to do June 8, 2015 with the hope that the earlier June cruises will be a little cheaper - I can at least hope that they are cheaper .

 

[OhMari]

Still here, just needed another nudge.

The sky was beautiful.

 

[podsnel]

Hi there! I have started my new TR about our recent AMAZING vacation over New Year's Eve on board the Fantasy- I hope you will join me!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3232662

 

[englishrose47]

I subbed Ellen!!!!!

 

[podsnel]

Likewise !

We will have to spend some time together in the Ditch, too...just sayin'....

Loving the trip report

Thank you!!! I am coming back to update- I know I have been away a while, but January was vacation packed!

Clean out your PM box . . . tried to respond to your PM but your inbox is full! There is a fabulous Alaska TR out there that had me reading all afternoon. Will see if I can find it and forward. Cheers!

Jodie

OOPS!!!! Done!!

Podsnell . . . here you go - great TR - happy reading!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3126122

Jodie

Thanks Jodie! LOL- it is a great one, I already read it and a few others before our cruise! It was what I was doing at home when I should have been updating THIS!

Hey Jodie! Can you believe it's been almost a month since we were on the Fantasy. We are planning on doing Alaska in 2015. I will have to read this report.

Kristi

Look for the one by Zweihund, too- it is not finished yet, but they went early in the season, too- and she is my favorite TR writer- or one of them- just love her! She has not finished, but anyway...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2991753

Here's a few more....one from our lovely friend, Cynthia-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2768852

And another lovely friend, Roni's TR-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=45475855#post45475855

A Sept TR-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3177375

August-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3168280



Alaska Excursions-

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2723087


These TRs are the reason why I was wondering what night Toy Story was on the Fantasy, lol! I was so confused between the two cruises!!

You are trying to go in June right? I'm wishy washy - flip flopping between DCL and RCCL. Leaning toward DCL. The onboard booking agent told me dates would be released in March. (un)patiently waiting . . .

Jodie

COME ON MARCH!!!!!!

Yes, I have a dummy booking ready to switch when they release the dates. If they sail on Monday again like this year I am wanting to do June 8, 2015 with the hope that the earlier June cruises will be a little cheaper - I can at least hope that they are cheaper .

I think they usually are cheaper earlier- good luck!

Still here, just needed another nudge.

The sky was beautiful.

LOL, Marisa, you are always welcomed back!

 

[podsnel]

I subbed Ellen!!!!!

Thanks Rosie!!!

 

[jenseib]

Ellen I need you to get all the DL stuff up NOW...well at least in the next 2 weeks.

 

[podsnel]

Ellen I need you to get all the DL stuff up NOW...well at least in the next 2 weeks.

Ummm......okay......that could happen..

 

[jenseib]

Ummm......okay......that could happen..

Well sure it can!!! I do it all the time.