San Francisco, Pacific Coastal Highway & Santa Barbara

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 It all starts here: Leaving behind the snow and cold…

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Landing in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge Vintage

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diner detail

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Making friends in Chinatown

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The famous “painted sisters”

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Biking the Golden Gate to Sausolito (and ferry back to Pier one)

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Hitting the Pacific Highway 1

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A quick lunch in Santa Cruz

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Short stop in Monterey

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Over night in Carmel

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Checking out the Elephant seals in San Simeon (over night)

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and getting a closer look at the rather unique “turkey eagles”

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Visiting San Louis Obispo for probably the most disgusting “attraction”
ever … : Bubble Gum Alley

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Spending an evening (and night) in Santa Barbara

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