Roaming Together – So Much World, So Little Time

Tag: Northern California

Trinidad Coastline

Trinidad Coastline

Posted on June 28, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

The sun is finally breaking through in the tropical rain forest of Northern California. With scenery like this, we’re excited to hit the…

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World Traveler

World Traveler

Posted on June 10, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Ah, they grow up so quickly! It’s been a fun couple weeks with Shelby – from trekking through Yosemite to Bodega Bay to…

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Modeling

Modeling

Posted on June 6, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

The girls did a little modeling after their makeup consultation session at Nordstrom’s today. Not a bad shot for working with no flash,…

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Tentacles

Tentacles

Posted on June 5, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

A fun day at California Academy of Sciences. This is the only clear winner out of all of the shots but I haven’t…

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Symphony Bound

Symphony Bound

Posted on June 4, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Rock star ready to go to the symphony! Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

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Tired Tourists

Tired Tourists

Posted on June 3, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Another long day – hiking at Lands End, the Sutro Baths, cable car rides, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square… I’m glad we’re only in…

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Hand Job

Hand Job

Posted on June 3, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Well, I guess I’ll get my nails done while we’re in Castro! Castro District, San Francisco

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Pooped Myself

Pooped Myself

Posted on June 2, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Well I guess I’ll double-post since we’re the lucky bunch today! Colette won a Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy hat, Shelby won a…

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Presidio Pickers

Presidio Pickers

Posted on June 2, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Berry picking time! After a long volunteer day helping to clean up trails in the Presidio Park on National Trails day, nothing better…

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Incognito

Incognito

Posted on June 1, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Incognito and ready to tear up the town! Somewhere in the Financial District, San Francisco

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Cable Car Rider

Cable Car Rider

Posted on May 31, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

And what’s a day in San Francisco without a walk up to Coit Tower to see the city lights twinkling, followed by gelato…

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Blow Your Horn

Blow Your Horn

Posted on May 30, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

After a long day wandering around San Francisco and Alcatraz, it’s a sad feeling to realize that while most out of the 100+…

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All Washed Up

All Washed Up

Posted on May 30, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Woke up this morning to this sailboat beached in the harbor in front of our RV. Judging by the tattered mainsail, either he…

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Cold Ones

Cold Ones

Posted on May 24, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

For our nephew Joe on his birthday, serving in the Peace Corp in Burkina Faso, Africa. To you Joe, we tip a cold…

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Redwood Relaxing

Redwood Relaxing

Posted on May 20, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Taking time to relax in the serenity of the Cathedral Redwoods stand in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. No cars, no screaming children,…

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Tahoe Paragliding

Tahoe Paragliding

Posted on August 3, 2012March 25, 2020 by jim

Back from paragliding, off to the hot tub to relax the weary bones! Colette took this shot of Shelby mid-air at about 8,000…

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Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley

Posted on August 3, 2012March 25, 2020 by jim

Off to lounge by the pool after a strenuous climb to High Camp at the top of Squaw Valley with Shelby. Squaw Valley,…

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