Holiday to Hawaii in Dec 2018

After the BIG ONE in May, this is a more relaxed trip to our very favourite destination!

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Month Archive for August 2022

This is an archive showing posts published in month: August 2022.

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Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 12 – Monterey to Bakersfield

It was fairly cool at the start of our drive – about 14 deg c. We expected it to warm up considerably on the way.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 12 – Early Morning in Monterey

By Nige on August 15, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Monterey | USA

Neither of us had a great night’s sleep: I was awake at 2am and Vick was woken by her Fitbit vibrating as a result of a call from PK’s caring team.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Photos

Photos from Day 11.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Afternoon and Evening in Monterey

By Nige on August 14, 2022 at 2:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Monterey | USA

We walked into town wanting to be tourists for a few hours. Monterey was heaving, but it was nice and warm and the sealions were out in force.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Sausalito to Monterey

Having gotten back in the car, we headed up to the Golden Gate Bridge viewing areas – it was lovely and clear by this time.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 11 – Santa Rosa to Sausalito

Not too far to drive today: about 140 miles to Monterey. On the way, we plan to stop off at Sausalito, just to the north of San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 10 – Photos

Photos from Day 10.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 10 – Fort Bragg to Santa Rosa

By Nige on August 13, 2022 at 2:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Santa Rosa | USA

After our lunch stop at Fort Bragg, we headed down Highway 1 and carried onto CA State Road 128 East.

A fabulous view early in the morning on the way to Fort Bragg

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 10 – Arcata to Fort Bragg

We decided to leave early this morning. There's another 240 odd miles to do today. Just under 4 hours if we take the direct route.

Final shot from our balcony at the Overleaf Lodge in Yachats

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 9 – Photos

Photos from Day 9.