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North America » United States » California » Marin May 28th 2022

I couldn’t believe it! I got a campsite at Bicentennial from Saturday to Monday on Memorial Day weekend! There are just 3 sites at this coveted location. Optimal days on a long weekend? It was meant to be!! Saturday: We spent Saturday morning doing the usual; visiting choo choo in town and whatnot. After lunch, we packed up the car and hit the road close to 2 pm. As we approached the city, the sun was starting to be covered by fog. That fog became thicker as we went further north. San Francisco was crowded. Lots of cars and the pedestrian side of the Golden Gate Bridge had no break of people braving the fog. By the time we got to Marin Headlands, it was completely grey. After so many years, I just can’t get myself ... read more

Third time's a charm

North America » United States » California » Marin June 29th 2021

The Point Bonita Trail

Dos Botellas

Day 1: Daycare was closed this week and we will attempt camping again! It’s redemption. Redemption from December when we finally decided to get out after being in lockdown, only to find our campsite closing just days before our arrival because of the rise in COVID cases. Redemption from March when the campsites opened back up, made it through the first day, only to have crazy storm pop up from nowhere and drenched everything we had inside and outside of the tent! It rained sideways that it seeped into the tent and wet our shoes and anything that was at the edges of the tent. Unfortunately, Y had crept up to the edge and he was drenched when he finally wiggled and woke us up in the morning. We had no choice but to pack up ... read more

Marina Vista Ave

North America » United States » California » Marin December 30th 2019

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Francy

As we prepare to leave this beautiful corner of the globe to the city, we reflect on the home we have lived in for the last 12 months. The house, the views, the area of Christmas Tree Hill with the forest walks and glorious trees. Paradise! A productive year of Data Science in Silicon Valley (Twitter) for Herve and the completion of the Ashati Oracle deck for me. A blissful year of painting and getting to know our local environment, our neighbours and the local people...not to mention Rulli's cafe.... read more

Family Christmas in Marin

North America » United States » California » Marin December 25th 2019

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Francy

Such a special year when all 4 of us are together again to celebrate Christmas. Waaaaay too many presents but they were all thoughtful and special. Delicious home cooking and lots of hugs and kisses. Love love love... read more

Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin

North America » United States » California » Marin July 16th 2019

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Francy

Point Reyes is a prominent cape and popular tourist destination 20 mins from home (along very windy, cliff edge roads! tricky driving but well worth the effort! Sea lions, birds, elephant seal, farms, cute old towns, incredible views and cliffs. Great walk also along the San Andreas fault line.... read more

Climbing Mount Tamalpais

North America » United States » California » Marin June 2nd 2019

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Francy

4 hours up and 2.3 down. Quite a slog but one of our most enjoyable days ever. Such beauty and majesty. Many new friends: the mountain, a scarlet snake, dragonflies and a noisy squirrel.... read more

Val and Frank's visit to Marin

North America » United States » California » Marin May 7th 2019

Mother's Day Yellow roses

Francy

Mum and dad visited us this month for dad's 80th and Mother's Day, We had a wonderful time exploring. I took them to Muir Woods on the first day. Then a Mexican restaurant called Maranitas (San Alselmo) for dinner. We ate a delicious meal (one of our best). The next day we went into San Francisco and visited Twitter. Both were happy to see where Herve worked.Dad also went for a tour to Alcatraz. Next day we stayed local and visited Larkspur and nearby. Dinner at Insalatas (also San Alselmo) for dad's 80th. Next day Herve drove us all to Point Reyes and we walked the 'Earthquake trail'. Lots of fun. Herve and dad went up to see the Miwok recreated village while mum and I prepared our picnic lunch. The next day we did a ... read more

Muir Woods

North America » United States » California » Marin February 20th 2019

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Francy

The most amazing place in Marin: redwood forests and Sequoia groves. Just heaven on earth!... read more

Lauren's visit

North America » United States » California » Marin February 18th 2019

Saying Goodbye

Francy

Lauren is here for two weeks visiting us and San Fransisco. Such a beautiful time just being with Lauren and exploring the area with new eyes. Trips to city and Twitter for lunch, Ocean Beach, Chinatown and Mission District, Muir Woods, Local walk around Lake, De young Museum to see Monet (the later years), Sausalito, haircut, cooking and baking Gluten free meals and breads (Rosemary and Almonds!) and one dramatic midnight trip to Pet emergency for Ginger's infected paw :( Pictures say it better... read more

Mount Tamalpais

North America » United States » California » Marin February 1st 2019

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Francy

This is Mount Tamalpais, the local mountain. We see this mountain on many of our walks around our house (There are many, many hiking trails within a few minutes of home)From our walk we saw angel wing clouds, Soaring eagles and a hummingbird! (The video has a cavalier panting so you may have to turn up volume to hear the hummingbird at beginning.. also turn up volume to hear the swoosh of the hunting birds’ wings! Amazing ?Also seals at Pier 39 Fisherman’s Wharf SF which I add for a little splashiness to add to your day... read more

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