One part I left out about Oregon was that I believe the majority of the dungranees crab comes from there. It was crabbing season and those little guys were dead everywhere. It's known that I had Derek dig one out of the sand with his hands to just discover it was dead and very smelly!
China town is very interesting filled with most of tourist junk stores and the smell of old Chinese food. But it was a great experience for me as I've never been to any "chi-towns"
Pier 39 is beautiful. I thought Oregon had alot of sea lions until I visited pier 39. True amazingness.
Fishermans warf is one of a kind. I've never seen so many stands on the side of the street filled with crab, clam chowder and seafood too bad I had just ate lunch.
In and out burger looked pretty cool and I've been told its a must stop in Cali so of course we indulged! It was better than McDonald's but I really didn't find all the "hype" in it but again I'm not from the west coast
Lombard street was pretty amazing. We wound down the hill in seconds. Although I thought there were lots of beautiful flowers but after living in wa I'm not convinced there aren't any flowers more beautiful than there.
Derek and I walked miles to find that special dinner spot to only discover we were underdressed. If your in sf you must dress to impress for dinner. So we settled for some burgers at the burger bar. But we were comfy... Well our feet weren't and the food was yummy!
I'm not going to touch on this subject but give a statement. My opinion on homeless people continues to get worse.
Wine country is amazing. Never have I seen so many vineyards and this was before San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge is amazing. Marin headland is a must see. The city the bridge amazing views.
Chinesse, Japanese and Koreans are taking over these cities.
Yes I was a tourist with my Nikon camera
Hotels and food are very expensive in San Francisco. When booking a room don't forget parking is an extra $100.
Most of the time in life you only visit a city once so embrace it, soak it in and don't worry about money. When in doubt charge it!
When there are more security than shoppers I probably don't belong in that store.
The shopping is amazing. A little to rich for my taste but I like to pretend.
I purchased my first pair of converse on the fourth floor at dsw.
The giants stadium is the most amazing stadium I've been too but only the cardinals will be the best. This stands second.
During the game Yusmeiro Petit "almost" threw a perfecf game until one hit. It was a sad sad moment.
My Instagram picture was the first to get displayed on the jumbo screen. Thanks to my hashtag. #giants. After this point Derek believes more in insta!
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Everyone told me it was always windy and chilly in sf. They were wrong.... So I sweated to death while I was there. 90 was great had I packed summer clothes.
Napa valley was beautiful. A definate must see. Make sure to bring a big wallet.
The vineyards were beautiful.
It's known I jumped out of the car and picked a handful of grapes just to get the rrsl taste. Reminded me of the grapes I picked at my grandmas as a child..... And for those of you who know my husband was very mad at me for this as I was "breaking thr rules" but they were yummy and it was worth it.
Castello di amorosa was the most amazing castle and very delicious red wine.
Wine tasting+intoxication= the purchase of 11 bottles of wine and new wine club members to Girard winery. So if you come to our house in the next year or so be ready to drink!
Red wine is my favorite. Although sweet mascota is close on my list.
Wine hangovers are the worse.
Not sure what they "hype" is on the outlets in napa.
All and all this vacation was fabulous it was a perfect little roadtrip for Derek and I. Fabulous bounding time. I can't say I'm ready for another one anytime soon as 9 days in a car, 865 miles was a little much. But it's a great memory in our minds that we will never forget. If you haven't done a west coast trip this is a fabulous must see for everyone! Until next time my friends.
Cheers -
Jess
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