Sunday, July 29, 2012

Californiaaaaaaaa....


Headed to the West Coast to visit Aunt Jess and Bryan.  It was amazing!


The jetlag and margaritas put me right to sleep





I had fun in the hotel room






Then Daddy and I woke up early and welcomed the cleaning staff






Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee







Hanging poolside with Aunt Jess..




..And checking out Santa Monica




Then our roadtrip began (my first)






Stopped at a mission in Santa Barbara







And had some excellent guacamole and watermelon drink











Then it was time to hike through the botanical gardens













In Solvang we ate pastries and enjoyed the tourist scene













Leaving my mark







Mastering the iphone










Another day, another coffee cup







Exploring Morro Bay







The wind in my hair






Hiking with Daddy







We did some window shopping in San Luis Obispo...








...And explored Bubble-gum Alley (smells good)






Elephant seal-watching (it was windy)







Checking out the Big Sur coastline





I did not want my picture taken






Daddy and I hiked through the redwoods







A few tomato slices and I was back in the game




 
 
 
 
 
 
Next, in Monterey we visited Fishermans Wharf
 
 
 
 




Seals!









And went to the Aquarium








I got to touch lots of things and get wet













Bryan chased me in the tunnels











And I saw lots of fish bigger than me!













I loved Monterey.  Can you find me in these Steinbeck murals?














In Carmel I admired the Pacific












Drove North to Wine Country, we had lots of fun here!





Weird stuff everywhere!


















Joined some great tours













Waiting around while the adults take their time..





Aunt Jess and I had fun playing













While the adults partied, I helped clean up



















Mommy took us to the hot springs in Napa



It was rejuvenating!







More wineries.....

















Double grape juice, please, straight up







Cheese and crackers, the highlight of my day










Lots of grapes






After a day of tasting it's important to have a big meal.  Is the halibut fresh?





Flirting with the waitstaff (as usual)






I loved wine country!  Thanks for showing us a good time Leslie, we'll be back!







Finally, in San Francisco we drove down crazy streets








and rode a carousel....









and sampled good food...













and checked out the scene...


















and still woke up early...









and napped...













and navigated hills (don't let go, Daddy).....





and had FUN!








All this travelling wears a man out.
 Thanks California! I'll be back!