Emily and I planned to visit northern California’s wine country and then camp on our way up to Portland. We did stop in Sonoma and Napa but the weather was bad so we skipped camping.
North America
The Scenic Pacific Coast Highway
I first drove the Pacific Coast Highway back in 2007, after a camping trip in Redwoods National Park (which, by the way, is an amazing place to hike). Stella and I took this highway down to LA, and Emily and I subsequently took it to get back to San Francisco.
Hippie Vibe in Venice Beach
Because Stella and I had found such a stunning sunset in Hermosa Beach the night before, Emily and I were hoping for a repeat. We weren’t going to make it to Hermosa in time for sunset, so we stopped in Venice Beach.
In Search of the Hollywood Sign
When Stella and I first got to LA, we tried to follow directions to an overlook for the Hollywood sign but failed miserably. Emily flew in just a few hours before Stella needed to be at the airport to fly out. At the top of our list of activities to do together? Get close to […]
Naming My Nephew on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Back in October, when I was in Los Angeles, my at-the-time-unborn nephew had yet to be named. Emily and I took the task very seriously of assisting in picking out the perfect name. My sister and I, while being very much alike, have a few key differences between us- including baby names. I’m a little […]
Montage Monday: The Most Amazing Sunset I’ve Ever Seen
Maybe this should have been titled, ‘The Most Amazing Sunset I’ve Ever Seen (Surprise! It’s not in Africa)” because I always brag about the sunsets in Africa. But while staying in Los Angeles, Stella and I asked my friend’s mom, our host, where to go for dinner. One of her recommendations was in Hermosa Beach, […]