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We enjoyed our travels to the Bay area + beyond. We integrated family fun into the purpose of three trips to share my research.
Highlights included Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley, scenic 395 through the Eastern Sierras, walks along Bay Area Trail, surprise lunch date at Shields date farm, a lobster dinner date near the beach, visits to Bishop, Redding, UC-Davis Arboretum, Mt. Shasta, Mono Lake, Pea Soup Andersen's, + rounding out a lovely drive on US-101 to the spectacular Redwood Tree National Park along the coast. Needless to say: So much to enjoy together!
Earlier visits for service + recreation included Napa Valley, San Francisco Fisherman Wharf, Los Angeles, Malibu Beach, M & M Soul Food, + Sacramento, among others.
We were sure to enjoy the lively ambitious scenery (SR-299 hello! Engage yoga core!), hope-filled sunrises, + peaceful sunsets with loved ones--each other!
As our motto advanced: Leave wanting more!