After picking up Gaurav we headed to Mariposa/Midpines for some camping with Trace, Meredith (my nephew and niece) and their families. We were like the 3 musketeers growing up. Kinzee showed up at camp to surprise us, have dinner and deliver a plant (I got it at Disneyland when I was 4 years old...really! Hope I don't kill it!) I lived in Midpines from 7-18 years old. Setting up camp in the red dirt brought a flood of memories back! Growing up I felt tortured liv...

Ahh, 3 beautiful nights in a hotel! Sometimes it's just nice to be in your own space, sleep in and not have to make your bed ;) SF is a special city, it reminds us a lot of Sydney, Australia (hilly, harbor, bridges, eco-minded, great diversity). More family time, sourdough bread bowls with clam chowder, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge (my dad used to have the painting contract in the 60's), Lombard Street, Terra Nova pilot video starring me & t...

Central California is a mixed bag for me. I love the coastal areas but the inland bits have few redeeming factors! If it weren't for some lovely friends and family...we would have skipped it...too hot and dusty! Okay, seeing the worlds food grown on massive farms is beautiful and heart warming. This area is known as the "bread basket of the world". The fruits and veggies from the roadside stands taste and smell delicious! Although I should note they don't look pe...

Central California is a mixed bag for me. I love the coastal areas but the inland bits have few redeeming factors! If it weren't for some lovely friends and family...we would have skipped it...too hot and dusty! Okay, seeing the worlds food grown on massive farms is beautiful and heart warming. This area is known as the "bread basket of the world". The fruits and veggies from the roadside stands taste and smell delicious! Although I should note they don't look pe...

Central California is a mixed bag for me. I love the coastal areas but the inland bits have few redeeming factors! If it weren't for some lovely friends and family...we would have skipped it...too hot and dusty! Okay, seeing the worlds food grown on massive farms is beautiful and heart warming. This area is known as the "bread basket of the world". The fruits and veggies from the roadside stands taste and smell delicious! Although I should note they don't look pe...