The last full day we spent it in Monterey. Love that "city by the bay". Stayed at the Army Base there; very very nice, had a full view of the bay. The fog rolled in at night and didn't burn off until about 10:00 am. Got some more tide pool animals, saw some bobbing seals in the surf. But also watch some early morning surfers. Just don't get these images in Nebraska!

After sailing, (and feeling a little woozy) and since it was a beautiful day, we decided to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. I got over my fear of heights alright, but Angelique didn't. She kept on walking away from the railing . But I figured I'd probably never do this again, so I leaned up against the railing and looked down. Wasn't so bad. What a view!

Can't forget to mention what fun we had sailing around San Francisco Bay in a sailing boat. We chartered one for 4 hours and saw some dolphins and seals swim right along side of us. Went under the Golden Gate Bridge and out to sea, but I cut the ocean jaunt short by getting seasick! I was better in the Bay. Took Jenny Childers & boyfriend, Just, & Angel. Best $500 bucks spent.

Sunday afternoon Justin, Angel,and Rich & Maggs went to the coast and found a rock to roost away from the cold wind. The sun was warm so we just relaxed while Rich was on the hunt for tide pool treasures. These are live starfish, anemones, crabs, and mussels. (The pictures look better when they are enlarged) Best day ever!

We were blown away at the size of the redwood and sequoia trees. We loved spending time among the giants. We found out our new hunting hobby was finding the biggest pinecone. We picked up so many we had to ship them in a box to our house, and carry what we could on the plane. Check out these trees!

Go A's! It is so much more fun to watch a professional baseball game live. It moves much faster than on TV. And especially when it is a close game and the A's win it in the bottom of the 9th!

California Travels

Hi! On Labor day weekend Rich and Maggi spent a little R & R in sunny California with Justin and Angelique. We packed a lot in 7 days. Put a lot of miles on the rental car. Saw some amazing country. We were able to get in early on Sat., Aug. 31, go to an Oakland Athetics game, and see some fantastic fireworks after. We stayed in a motel suite not far from Justin and 1 block from the bay, and right across the street from a mall! Mr. Travel Agent (Richie) did awesome on all hotel and cabin reservations. He seriously missed his calling in life.