California Continued

 After a rather long hiatus I am back to continue documenting our Snowbird 22/23 adventure.  I can't explain why I took such a long break other than the number of edits that I have before me is somewhat overwhelming and motivation was hard to find.   In about 4 weeks we will be departing for our Newfoundland trip which we are really looking forward to and this will mean more pictures so better get at 'er. 

Rare sighting of California Tree Hugger

Gloomy day in the Napa Valley.
Sun broke through to highlight the fall colours in the vineyard. 

Sausalito.  Looking across the bay at San Francisco. 

Another shot from Sausalito.  Great day for sailing

Not sure how this thing worked but surfing without waves was not a problem

Lands end lookout.

Lands end lookout. 

   

A few more from the California coast before we moved inland.  

San Francisco - Fort Point and a Golden Gate Sunset

 Underneath the south end of the Golden Gate bridge is Fort Point.  The fort was constructed before the American Civil War to defend San Francisco Bay against enemy warships.  The fort is now a national historic site which was unfortunately not open for viewing when we were there.  However it does provide a unique perspective of the bridge.  

Alcatraz in the distance. 

The fort on the left.  This was as close as we could get.  

We had a perfect view of this sunset unfortunately we were in our hotel room.  Turned out ok considering it was taken through our room window.  

San Francisco Fishermans Warf

We visited Fishermans Warf a few times as it was where our tour to Alcatraz departed from and was only a few miles from our hotel.  And all downhill, well at least one way was downhill.  

Blue Heron landed right in front of us as we were viewing the harbour.  He was very patient with me as I got into position to take his picture.  

Ships of every size and age out in the harbour.  

Plenty of colour.

He had everything well in hand.  Literally and figuratively.

It's all downhill from here. 

The only level streets run along the waterfront.  

More barkers.....

Quiet little coffee shop off the beaten path with a view. 

What happens when the trolly car get to the end of the line.  

 More northern California coming up.