3,000 miles in March
Nothing has been happening here because all the pictures have been happening at Flickr. Here's a recap/travel guide that partially explains how I drove over 3,000 miles in March of 2008.cyber
March 7, 2008
Mission San Francisco Solano and Presidio Of Sonoma - Part of Sonoma State Historic Park. You can visit both of those for a measly two bucks total, or free if you're under 17. They asked me if I was and I laughed at them because I am twice 17. And then I gave them two dollars.
Sonoma Orchid Inn - My home away from home in Guerneville, CA. You cannot go wrong staying here.
Negri's - Non-ironic old-school Italian restaurant in Occidental. They will literally treat you like family; the waitress teased me like her own kid.
March 8, 2008
Petrified Forest - If you like walking, pleasant scenery and felled trees that have been transformed into rocks, you'll enjoy your visit. If you're looking for something a little more exciting, keep on driving.
Bale Grist Mill - Another two buck gem. Visit on the weekend when they're running the mill. Help adjust the gears and marvel at the power of water spinning a gigantic wheel. Afterwards you can buy the flour or polenta that was ground before your very eyes.
Charles Krug Winery - Currently being restored, so there isn't much to see other than a construction fence. Wine tasting is still going on, however, and they have a tasty port.
Beringer Brothers Winery - There are various tours that require you pony up a decent amount of time and money, but it's free to wander the grounds, and they're beautiful grounds. They also have wine tasting, of course.
March 9, 2008
Golden Gate National Recreational Area - Fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, various old bunkers and the Point Bonita Lighthouse.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse - It's a lighthouse. It's pretty.
March 28, 2008
Branciforte Grammar School - Another landmark down!
March 29, 2008
Monterey Bay Aquarium - They had otters! Squee! I finally bought a membership so I could get in early and beat the crowds. It was so very worth it, and I got some excellent jellyfish pictures this time around.
Carmel Highlands - I'd been meaning to climb down a cliff beside a bridge to get to a secluded beach, so I finally did. It was a lot steeper than I thought it would be, and very tiring on the way back up, but completely worth it. I even found hidden graffiti.
Wm Hearst State Beach - The beached seal I thought was dead turned out to be alive, but stuck on the beach. He (she?) had a bad eye and probably got lost; there's a private seal beach further north. I took some pictures and the seal seemed to actually pose for me. Eventually the tide came in enough and the seal managed to turn around and swim off into the ocean.
March 30, 2008
Harmony, CA - Another place I'd been wanting to visit, but never did. People make fun of it, because the tiny "town" is really just two houses and a pottery shop, but if you like taking pictures, the place is quite lovely. It'd make a nice picnic spot.
March 7, 2008
Mission San Francisco Solano and Presidio Of Sonoma - Part of Sonoma State Historic Park. You can visit both of those for a measly two bucks total, or free if you're under 17. They asked me if I was and I laughed at them because I am twice 17. And then I gave them two dollars.
Sonoma Orchid Inn - My home away from home in Guerneville, CA. You cannot go wrong staying here.
Negri's - Non-ironic old-school Italian restaurant in Occidental. They will literally treat you like family; the waitress teased me like her own kid.
March 8, 2008
Petrified Forest - If you like walking, pleasant scenery and felled trees that have been transformed into rocks, you'll enjoy your visit. If you're looking for something a little more exciting, keep on driving.
Bale Grist Mill - Another two buck gem. Visit on the weekend when they're running the mill. Help adjust the gears and marvel at the power of water spinning a gigantic wheel. Afterwards you can buy the flour or polenta that was ground before your very eyes.
Charles Krug Winery - Currently being restored, so there isn't much to see other than a construction fence. Wine tasting is still going on, however, and they have a tasty port.
Beringer Brothers Winery - There are various tours that require you pony up a decent amount of time and money, but it's free to wander the grounds, and they're beautiful grounds. They also have wine tasting, of course.
March 9, 2008
Golden Gate National Recreational Area - Fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, various old bunkers and the Point Bonita Lighthouse.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse - It's a lighthouse. It's pretty.
March 28, 2008
Branciforte Grammar School - Another landmark down!
March 29, 2008
Monterey Bay Aquarium - They had otters! Squee! I finally bought a membership so I could get in early and beat the crowds. It was so very worth it, and I got some excellent jellyfish pictures this time around.
Carmel Highlands - I'd been meaning to climb down a cliff beside a bridge to get to a secluded beach, so I finally did. It was a lot steeper than I thought it would be, and very tiring on the way back up, but completely worth it. I even found hidden graffiti.
Wm Hearst State Beach - The beached seal I thought was dead turned out to be alive, but stuck on the beach. He (she?) had a bad eye and probably got lost; there's a private seal beach further north. I took some pictures and the seal seemed to actually pose for me. Eventually the tide came in enough and the seal managed to turn around and swim off into the ocean.
March 30, 2008
Harmony, CA - Another place I'd been wanting to visit, but never did. People make fun of it, because the tiny "town" is really just two houses and a pottery shop, but if you like taking pictures, the place is quite lovely. It'd make a nice picnic spot.