You are not going to believe this...but Amy was up by 6:45 am. Mentioned that already but it really is news! So, it was another quick jaunt into Yosemite and then it was on to the land of neon, gambling, hookers, and booze. But not before a brief stop (only a two hour drive into more mountains) at Sequoia National Park to drive thru a log. See video. We think it speaks for itself. Leaving Sequoia, Angie played like Mario Andretti and zoomed down the mountaino...

Day two...or was it three, finds us heading to Yosemite National Park. However, some backtracking first. We picked up the "camper van" Thursday in Redwood City...about an hour's Caltrain (think Metra) ride from San Fran. After a very quick instructional tour of how to pop the roof, work the stove, turn on the lights, etc...though we still haven't figured out how to turn on the little fridge, we were off with Lou (we had to give the van a name). To get...

Good morning from the Phoenix hotel, San Francisco, USA. If you're wondering about that Rice a Roni reference...well let's just say it was a staple around the Rickwalt household. So, here I am (Angie) sitting around the pool....waiting for Amy to get ready. I think this will be a reoccurring theme during this trip. :)We arrived yesterday on a uneventful Southwest flight, where we were picked up by Ted, lead singer and jokester from the band The Heavenl...