Summer Road Trip Part 2!

I can only continue with our vacation update as we have very limited opportunities with wifi! And since we are at a RV park we have wifi!

So we are now headed to Yosemite National park. It was a bit of detour but we had a few days up our sleeve before picking Anthea up from Oakland airport, so that's what we did.

Here is the loong Richmond bridge. It sure gets windy high up on those bridges.

We arrived at our campsite just before dinner. It was so quiet and beautifully nestled in the forrest.

The following two days we explored Yosemite. The valley where the park is, is surrounded by tall (and I mean tall) rock formations. Just sheer rock. Makes one feel very small and insignificant!

One of the falls. However, water flow wasn't half as what it is normally,

There is a waterfall in the background, believe it or not!

In between days, we headed down the mountain to an RV park and relaxed in the pool. It was heavenly! It was getting quite warm!

The RV squeezed through the gap in the rock!

A hop on hop off bus took us to all the tourist spots in the park! The best thing was it was air conditioned and we could see so much from the comfort of our seats!

I believe this was the Bridal veil falls.

The picture doesn't justice to the magnificence of the rock!

We then headed down the mountain and parked a little RV park which was very quiet and placed in the middle of orchards and what must have been an onion farm!

Story time!

And of course, laundry's part of holidays too!

The following morning, we headed out to Oakland and picked up Anthea! 

We spent the night at a church carpark and then explored San Francisco. Here is the famous Golden Gate bridge!

We walked Lombard Street which is the windiest and steepest road (I think in the world but don't quote me!). And it was mainly built like that for safety. It is such a tourist attraction, cars were continually going down. And being in an 32 ft RV doesn't work, so we walked up and down!

Alcatraz Island. We didn't tour the island (that's for next time!)

We toured different locations for different vistas of the bridge.

Hiking to Point Bonita Lighthouse.

While we were at Point Bonita, we visited the Marine Mammal Centre which cares for mainly seal lions who are either injured, neglected as a pup or suffering from malnutrition. It was an interesting experience seeing the doctors care for them and seeing their hospital wards.

For the weekend we stayed on the grounds of the URC Trinity church in Concord. There was some shady trees at the back where we camped and relaxed. And on Sunday we enjoyed fellowship with the members (quite a few who were of dutch background!).

Jaclyn making the Sunday cake!

On Monday morning, we headed back to the coast and visited places such as Pebble Beach 17 Mile drive, New Brighton beach and Carmel on the Beach.

As we were traveling the 680, we came across this fire which was out of control and we suspect might have been arson. It was long side the highway and no fire trucks or police at the scene yet!

The beach girls at New Brighton beach!

Traveling along the coast, the terrain was very rugged and went on for miles and miles. 

A beautiful coastal sunset.

The RV park we had planned to camp at was full, so we drove on and came across a open area and so we pulled over and camped there without any problems.

When we're not on a busy highway, this is the girls' favourite place to sit; in-between Dad and Mum looking out the front window!

We've been traveling for two weeks. Everything has gone exceptionally well and for the most part, tempers have not flared (too) often! We are thankful for God's continued care and blessing on our travels.

Thanks for looking!

Summer Road Trip Part 1!

On Wednesday, 8th of July, at 5:30am we left for our road trip down south. We navigated through crazy Seattle around 7:30am and then headed to Astoria.

The huge bridge crossing from Washington to Astoria in Oregon.

At the Astoria Column. See the bridge in the background!

Feeding a tame bird.

We then went on a trolley along the bay. The little girls both got to ring the bell!

Dinner was fish and chips prepared in this cute boat! Was delicious!

We then needed somewhere to camp. The state park was full so we searched for a church. After a word with the pastor, he happily allowed us to stay. We slept well and the next morning, headed off for Cannon Beach.

Our campsite for night. The sign says Father to the Fatherless and I added A home for the homeless!

And here we are at Cannon Beach. To kick off our thongs (flip flops) and dig our toes in the sand was just a wonderful feeling! Especially for those of us who haven't experienced that since leaving Australia nearly two years ago!

Mum looking very relaxed and enjoying herself immensely!

From there we headed off to Tillamook Cheese Factory.

And we couldn't leave without buying a delicious icecream!

From there we made a bit of a detour and headed inland to McMinnville to the Evergreen Space and Aviation Museum. However, we first camped at Walmart! No complaints here!

The next morning we headed for the museum. Specifically we went to see the 'Spruce Goose'. Google it for more info!

The spruce goose!

We have a bit of a fascination for Airstream trailers. They are silver and seem to look unfinished! And then we saw an Airstream RV! We had a good laugh!

That night we stayed at the casino! It was the best free RV park ever! We had 24 hour security, free dump and water, and free wifi! Couldn't get better than that! The casino was about a 5 minute walk away. Just to check it out, we had a walk through but we were very glad to walk out again. 

Can you spot our RV?

The two little princesses fast asleep!

Someone is VERY relaxed!

The following day we headed for the sea lion caves just before Florence.

For the Sunday we stayed in Crescent City in California and listened to two sermons. After dinner, we went for a long beach walk and walked in the waves and the girls picked shells and just loved being at the beach!

On Monday we continued our way to the Redwood Forrest. 

Since we couldn't drive the RV through the tree, we walked up to the tree and had a photo in front of it!

Here is the tallest tree (or at least one of the tallest!)

The majestic tall redwoods lining the roadside!

The following day we headed out east to Yosemite National Park, however, that will be Part 2!

We are very thankful for the wonderful time we are having and for the traveling blessings we have experienced so far. We have a wonderful Creator and His creation is amazing! 

Thanks for popping past!