A belated Happy New Year to all. Where to start? Some updates on my blog absence might help. I think it has to do with a parallel universe experience and the California time space continuum, again. I would explain in detail but know that the arrangements for the holidays were beyond An Introduction to Easy Travel.
After our journey through the remarkable Redwoods we spent time in the wine country of California where the vines spread across the hillsides and valleys in orderly well tended rows. Small towns like Napa, Geyserville, Calistoga and Healdsburg are the heart and soul of California’s wine business and therefore the quietude reigns. No fast pace development nor high-rise office buildings blocking the views, just the strikingly beautiful gnarled vines which were heading into their winter dormancy.
Santa Rosa, California was the next stop where we caught up with Pat and Lori and shared lots of good food and good times. Come and see us someday and we’ll return the favor. Was my camera broken or what? I don’t have a single picture from our time there.
During the holidays Toni traveled to Fayetteville, NC to visit Traver, Amber and our two grandchildren, Farrah, a precocious 2 and Hailey, now 7 months. I went to Salt Lake City to see Ryan, Jackson Hole to see Jenn and Kevin and Bozeman to see Jess. Jamie and Madeline were off to Coure d’Alene so we missed connecting with them but all are well.
Now it is January of 2010. We are anchored at a California State Park campground in Half Moon Bay. The waves are pounding the beach about a hundred yards away. Twenty-five miles to our north the Golden Gate Bridge crosses the inlet to San Francisco Bay. On New Year’s Day we loaded up the road bikes and drove to the bridge where we peddled our way from the South end of the bridge to the North then back to Ring in the new year and new decade. A short haul no doubt but a very memorable way to mark the day.
Next stop San Luis Obispo.
2 comments:
Farrah and Hailey are completely adorable!
I don't think you could pay me enough to ride my bike over the Golden Gate Bridge, but It sounds like you guys had fun with it.
I hope the new year brings you much peace and joy!
Hello Happy Travelers, Toni & BK! So you are 'On The Road Again... going places you have never been"? California sounds like a great place to start...but really, the Gold Gate Bridge on a bike? Wow! Right now I am reminded of your days in Jackson as I sit here at my computer, fingers chilled and in pj's the like of which blankets are made...10 degrees outside???? What's up with this in Georgia? We are house bound as the roads in these here hills are too dangerous yet, unless you have a super-duper 4 wheel...not a little 'ol Rav4 Toyota all wheel drive...no way because the walk back wouldn't be fun.
I'm sure you are missing your kids, but the open road calls and I look forward to wherever it takes you. Be safe!
Love, Barbara & Don
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