Clarion Hotel Sacramento

A lovely day -- with an easy drive out to Sacramento, a good day visiting Sac State (which is a very pretty campus, especially this time of year, with the leaves changing), then an easy drive home. Definitely a long day, and I was exhausted by the end of it, but not a bad one at all.<br>

We were sad the group had disbanded this morning, but at least it ended in without hurt feelings,. We have no clue what comes next, but we need to clear our heads first. we spend the night at a nice little motel. and finally give Betsy a well earned wash, the ...

... given to me I didn't find it. Jess was actually better at it than me, but that will change, I'm going to become a pro. Thanks Steve....<br><br>We were kind of spoiled for our last days on the road, we weren't to used to the luxury of "mom's" cooking, and never ending supply of beer. It helped our motivation to start heading home, a little taste of normalcy.<br><br>Till home,<br><br>Nic and Jess<br> <br>

... labor clearing fallen trees and brush; learning the proper way to burn the cuttings. We has a fire from 9am - 8pm...the beer at the end of the day was well deserved. More then anything connecting with Ken and Terry was the most enjoyable...thanks.<br>

It was my fall break of my senior year in college and my roommate and I were looking for a fun getaway. She had an uncle she was quite close to who lived in Sacramento so we decided to make a trip out there to visit! <br><br>A College friend of ours who had graduated the previous year had signed up from Americorps and she was stationed out this way ...

... out the windows!! So armed with my little led torch and thinking flashing that, winding the windows up and beeping the horn if a bear came would do the trick, was quite horrified when we watched a video of a bear breaking into a car the next day at the information desk at the Yosemite National Park!! Lets just say we were very lucky no bears came! So yeah, it was the most uncomfotable sleep i've ever had i think - very sore back the next day!

... California's requirements. Anyway, it's just an idea and it wouldn't happen for a few years. Just being here reminds me of how perfect it is...you have San Francisco, which is as urban as you can get. Gorgeous beaches, and country areas (Napa is only an hour from Frisco) and lots of gorgeous scenery. What's not to like? Last night I ended up going to Mel's Drive through for dinner again and then noticed an AMC right next ...

... up around her generous midsection, long braids joined in the back by yarn and a felt hat. She smiled appreciatively at our obvious pleasure, revealing precious few teeth. Most of the locals do not speak Spanish. They speak the same language as the Inkas, Quechua. Yesterday we left Ollyantambo by taxi, which we had hired for the day, and went on a guided tour of some of the Inka ruins in the Urubamba valley. Our driver, Cletio, took us to the salt mines ...

... t have sought after the warmer beach of Stinson and wouldn't have taken the amazing drive down Hwy 1. But Bodega is not being given the credit it deserves...The Tides Restaurant and Market has some amazing clam chowder and the ocean dramatic with the wind. Yet I was still hankering for some great kite practice and the need to search out new drives ...

... she had charcoal treatments, IV fluids, several medications, and many blood tests to check her kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal functions, which were all out of whack for a a couple of days. At this point she seems fine, but my wallet is substantially lighter! <br> <br>While the past week in Sacramento did not go quite as planned, we have enjoyed visiting some of the city highlights with Margo, such as the Old Sacramento area ...