Thursday, December 26, 2013 – Yosemite National Park My day began with a 3-mile run—1.5 miles uphill from our cabin to the main road and 1.5 miles downhill back. Those 1.5 uphill miles at 6,000 feet of elevation were no joke for a Florida flatlander with sea-level lungs. But the effort was worth it, bothContinue reading “Big Valley, Big Inspiration”
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From the Mountains to the Sea
Friday, December 27, 2013 – Yosemite National Park to Monterey Our journey from Yosemite to Monterey took us through a fascinating cross-section of California’s landscapes. Following the GPS, we wound our way down a remote and twisting road, leaving the mountains behind. It was mesmerizing to watch the foliage change as we descended—majestic pines gaveContinue reading “From the Mountains to the Sea”
Big Ol’ Trees
Monday, December 23, 2013 – San Francisco, Muir Woods, Napa We kept our base at the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco but ventured out of the city on Monday for a day of nature and wine. Our first stop was Muir Woods, where we wandered among the towering redwoods and sequoias. These trees are oneContinue reading “Big Ol’ Trees”
California Here We Come!
Saturday, December 21, 2013 – Bradenton to San Francisco Our adventure started at the ungodly hour of 3:45 a.m., fueled by adrenaline and caffeine. The allure of a great deal on a non-stop flight to San Francisco was too good to resist, even if it meant tacking on an extra hour’s drive to Orlando insteadContinue reading “California Here We Come!”
Where Are We Going Now? 