Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Big Sur is an amazing place
Yes sir, Big Sur.
We absolutely loved our time at the Riverside Campgrounds where they encourage you to "do nothing"
This was our most authentic camping experience and what we've learned we really enjoy doing, at least as a family.
From Big Sur, we took a quick, mini-hike before hittin the road for Monterey, less than an hour north. Very cool, marine-oriented spot, we saw tons of scuba divers and sailboats on our leisurely walk to the aquarium. The Monterey Aquarium is worth the price of admission ($34 bucks). It sits on a ridiculous piece of property overlooking the bay and uses both indoor and outdoor exhibits to showcase its marine life of which the jellyfish were the coolest by far.
It was another quick stop though as we were determined to get to San Francisco that same afternoon. Maybe it was the barbwire wrapping our campground fences (really a parking lot literally across the street from where the 49ers play at Candlestick Park) or the transportation challenges getting into the City or our first experience with disrespectful neighbors (foreign kids partying until 3-4am right next to us), but we got
a little beat up by the City of San Francisco.
Nonetheless, the Giants play baseball in an awesome park, the Wharf is aight and the Haight Ashbury neighborhood is alotta fun. Thanks to Jess Dorney for all the recommendations!
While I enjoyed San Fran and could stay for awhile longer and explore all the neighborhoods, Riley did not seem to appreciate the city life:
Riley - "Daddy, I don't like it here"
Daddy - "Why, Riley?"
Riley - "There's nothing to look at"
Daddy - "That's funny, Riley. Daddy thinks there is SO MUCH to look at. All the interesting people and funky buildings and cool stores"
Riley - "Daddy, I like Disneyworld"
So, after two nights here, we are going to grab some lunch with cousin Marque before we continue north to Napa/Sonoma wine country before we head up to the Redwood National Park for some rest and relaxation to combat some of the tiredness and homesickness we've experiencing over the last couple of days.
We are a long way from home, but we also realize how lucky we are to be so far from home.
Thanks for continuing to follow us.
Link to pics below:
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