Where have I been you ask? Well let me tell you......
Two weeks ago I decided to hop on a plane and fly to California to spend some time with this guy.
He picked me up at the airport and we hopped into this little truck.
The first couple days we had to actually "work" but then we rented a car and drove around California for the next three days.
We drove up to San Francisco and I got to see my first trolly car. All that kept going through my head was:
"Rice-a-roni....the San Francisco treat"
As you can tell, this was the first trip to California for this sheltered Wisconsin girl.
Of course we had to go across the bridge. It sure is hard to take a good picture of it when you are actually on it!
We headed north on this extremely small and winding road. It actually made us both a little car sick from the constant curves.
But it was all worth it because it lead us to these. If you ever get to northern California you MUST go see the Redwoods.
They were awesome and we didn't even see the really huge ones.
And of course you can't go to California without stopping at one of these.
I have so many more pictures to share and I will show you more as the week goes on.
How fun!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteOh, so fun! I love the visual you gave on the tree. Wow!
ReplyDeleteVery fun! I wasn't impressed with California when I went but we went to LA and Malibu areas. I would love to see the Redwoods though!
ReplyDeleteI love this post. Welcome to the state I now call home. I am amazed by the diversity of California. I agree with Tara's comment above - if you just see LA, it's not that impressive, but there are some gorgeous SD and Orange County beach spots that are off the beaten path, and Northern Cal is just full of natural wonders. Your SF photos are pretty amazing with the fog and all that. Lucky YOU!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time together...and thanks for sharing the pics. Takes me back to when I was there and I agree with the comments above....LA area is nothing great but as you go north along the coast it is absolutely beautiful. Love that area!
ReplyDeleteI've always been in awe of California, ever since my first visit to Knotts Berry Farm in the seventies!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to mix work with fun, it looks like you two had a great time!
M.E.
I'm lovin th comments from this post! So cool you were able to make it out this way! I've lived here all my life and love it! San Fran is awesome and is about a 6 hr drive north of where I am. I live on the Central Coast and just love, love it! The beach is awesome and I dont't think I'd want to live anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteLOL about the windy road. That must have been the 1, right? That road gets me sick every time too!
Can't wait to see more pics of your adventure here!
awesome pictures !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip. glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
Awesome Jules, I am so happy that you got to go meet up with the husband! I lived for a few years in California, it's beautiful but I still love Wis.!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to know more about the van lines business. I've heard that they are gone for long periods but the money is good.
Love Di ♥
Good for you!!!!! so glad you had the chance to do this! Love the pictures! Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! I bet those old redwoods have had so much huggin over the years..maybe thats why they grew so big! LOL
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped by my blog and left a sweet comment. I am now following you, so will be back soon. You are right it is hard to believe I have been a mom this long.
ReplyDeleteYour trip sounds like lots of fun, I've heard those redwoods are amazing. I just took my first trip to California too but we stayed south!!
Love and Blessings
Holy crap! Your man drives for Graebel?? Wow! Small world! My hubs works for Graebel which is how we went from Denver to here!
ReplyDeleteI love the pics of San Francisco! The foggy bridge is amazing!
What a wonderful time with your guy!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to see those huge trees someday!
Thank you for your coment on my blog tonight!
Kristin
I know you had a wonderful time!!! I was born and lived in CA until I was 13. Been back many many times!! Love it!! So much to do and see!!
ReplyDeleteLittle truck! I'd hate to see what one of your big trucks look likes. The amazing thing to me about San Francisco was the fog! I mean, I had never seen fog so thick and last into the day as it did there! I'm glad you were able to make the trip and have such a good time!
ReplyDeleteOooh! Looks like fun! I've been to San Francisco and love it there. But one of our dream vacations is to go to CA and rent a car and travel from top to bottom stopping at all the cool places.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to see the Redwoods, too! They are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I have never been to California but would love to go! Those Redwoods look amazing!
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