AT&T PARK, Aug 15, 2012

We went to anouther Giants game,
unfortunately they lost to the Nationals.

Chinatown Scavenger Hunt, Aug 11,2012

We ran around Chinatown and North Beach area on a scavenger
hunt in San Francisco, CA. USA.  This is a great way to see the
city. We were given a map with clues and you and your group
run off and hunt for the answer to the questions on your sheet.
You can find these hunts advertised
in newspapers like the San Francisco Chronicle.

Raley;s field July 27, 2012

This was our first trip to Raleys Field.  We didn't go to a game
but attended an event with friends. We received free food and
were allowed on the field. We got to hit a few balls out to the
outfield. This is a very nice stadium.

The Grand Canyon Caverns, Arizona, USA. July 12 1012

The Grand Canyon Caverns.  The grand Canyon area has weather
that can go from a heat wave to flash floods so it would be a
good idea to bring a light weight jacket with a hood.  

The Grand Canyon Caverns are located a little ways away
from the Grand Canyon on the South Rim.  This is not connected
to the Grand Canyon Park.  

We are waiting for the elevator to take us back up to ground level.

You can rent the room out for the night in the caverns.  Looks
like fun.

Grand Canyon Caverns, Arizona, USA.  These are dry caverns,
the tour was a lot of fun.

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. July 11, 2012

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset.

The Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona

The Gand Canyon South Rim Park, Arizona

On the Grand Canyon South Rim free shuttle bus.  This bus has
many look out points that you can also get off at.  There is the rim
trail that you can take that connects the different look out points

Cameron and the Little Colorado River Gorge, Arizona, USA. July 11, 2012

On the way to the South Rim Grand Canyon Park, there are lots
of look out points that are ran by different Native Americans tribes..
At these look out points they ask for a donation to see the view.  Some of
these look out places sale jewelry and other Native American
things.

The Little Colorado River Gorge,
Arizona

The Little Colorado Rive Gorge, Arizona

Cameron Trading Post is where we stayed on the South Rim
of the Grand Canyon.  Cameron is about 30 minutes away from
The Grand Canyon South Rim Park entrance gate.

Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona, USA. July 10, 2012

Overlooking the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona

Behind the North Rim Lodge there is a trail that runs along
the rim.  The trail is easy and the views are awesome.

The Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona.  The North Rim is
not as busy as the South Rim.  The views are spectacular and
the lodge looks like it is very relaxing.  If you don't want to
stay at the lodge you can also go camping here. 

At the lodge there is a restaurant with at great view of the Grand
Canyon, or you can go out on the patio and have a drink.

The Lodge at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona

Entering into to the North Rim Grand Canyon Park, Arizona

The Grand Canyon at the North Rim, on the trail behind the
Lodge.

Zion National Park, Utah, USA. July 10, 2012

Outlook Trail, Zion National Park, Utah

Outlook Trail, Zion National Park, Utah

Emerald pool hike. Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park, this was on the River Walk hike.  This
hike was only 2 miles round trip.  Zions has many different
hikes that range from easy to hard.  You must use the free
shuttle in the park unless you are handicap then you can drive.

On the road from Hoover Dam to Zion National Park Utah.

Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, July 9, 2012

Hoover Dam, On the border of Nevada and Arizona

Lake Mead, Nevada

Camping at Bass Lake. July 7,2012

Bass Lake, California.  Nice place to camp.  Walking distance
to the lake and you can rent water boards, canoes etc..

June 9, and June 12, 2012
AT&T PARK, San Francisco, California

On June 9 we saw the Giants beat Huston 5 to2.

On June 12, we saw Brandon Belt and Madison Bumgarner hit 
their first career home runs. The Giants beat Huston 5 to2, another
awesome victory for the Giants. 

May 31, 2012
We went for a 5 mile hike at Folsom Lake, California.
Folsom Lake is a really nice place for hiking, biking and swimming.

On May 13,2012  we went to Jamestown, Ca.  We went to the Rail Town State Historic Park  and rode the train.  They had friendly tour guides on the train.  Afterwards we ate at the Wood Creek Cafe.  I would recommend this restaurant, good food, good prices and pleasant atmosphere.  They had lots of cow decorations that were very cute. They are open for breakfast and lunch and close at 2PM.

Here is the old time street musicians.

Sacramento Historic Cemetery. May 4,2012

Sacramento Historic Cemetery. A lot of history and a wonderful place to take photos.

Earth Day April 14, 2012

On April 14, 2012. Statewide, nearly 2,000 volunteers came out to complete necessary maintenance projects at 17 participating State Parks.  We went to Auburn State Park and helped clean up a dump site.  

John Muir Mansion in Martinez, Ca.

We went here on April 19, 2012. You are allowed to tour the mansion and they have a visitor  center that has a gift shop and  has a little movie that tells you who John Muir was.  

Bike ride to the Indo Cafe in Old Sacramento. April 3, 2012

On the bike trail near Raley's  Field.

The Tower Bridge

Old Sacramento

Getting Shrimp Nasi Goreng  at the Indo Cafe.

The Sacramento River from the Tower Bridge

Our Calistoga Trip March 26 & 27 2012

Old Faithful of California.
The gyser went off every 5 minutes because
of the rain.  In the summer it only goes off
every 30 to 45 minutes.

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

The trail to the pioneer cemetery.

The cemetery had head stones outside of this yard also.

This head stone had the oldest dates.

The air was so fresh and the sun was shining. This was a wonderful day for a hike.

I believe this is the Napa River. If you cross this river you get to another park called Bale Grist Mill Park. They have a mill there where people used to grind their wheat and socialize. We didn't cross the river. We will save that for another visit.

The Calistoga Inn is where we stayed. It was clean and quaint. The Inn is European style with only 2 bathrooms to share for the 18 rooms and no television. The building is over 100 years old.

There are lots of shops to browse in and many different restaurants to eat at.

We ate dinner in the Bar and tried some of there beer. The bartender/ waitress was very nice and the meal was good. The bar seemed to be a place that the locals also enjoyed.

The garden at the Rombauer winery, had lots of little trails and picnic benches so on a sunny day you could enjoy your wine, but you have to supply your snack because they don't sell food here.