Day IX (July 14, 2009)

Today we decided to set out, by car (not BART), to San Francisco and beyond. We crossed over the Bay Bridge and then the Golden Gate Bridge.


Driving across the Bay Bridge, San Francisco in the distance


the Bay Bridge (to enter San Francisco)


The three of us, the Golden Gate Bridge behind us


the Golden Gate Bridge

Driving across the Golden Gate Bridge

After we made it over the bridges, we landed ourselves at the Muir Woods National Monument. We walked around and had an opportunity to see some redwood trees.

Another adventure, another Welcome sign


Some of the tallest trees in the world, in Muir Forest


John and David quietly take in Muir Forest


David, thinking on "Kent Tree"

Our drive back gave us another chance to see the bridge, and other structures in San Francisco. On our tour of the city we decided to drive historic Lombard Street (a windy road that curves through SanFran).


Alcatraz sits in the distance


Lombard Street (while driving)


Lombard Street (from the bottom)

Then we set the GPS for Palo Alto, CA in order to visit Stanford University. Our trip there was short, but just enough for the three of us to get our fill of the university and for the two UC travelers (John and David) to pay their respects to this fine private university.


John and David christen the Stanford fountain


Stanford students bathing in the fountain

Tonight we settle in, ready for a good night's rest.


from the Bay Bridge (underside) at night