Sunday, September 5, 2010

West Coast 2010

I have always wanted to do this trip and it finally happened. The trip took 9 days and we drove over 3000 miles. It was a lot of driving but we had enough rest when we stopped.

San Francisco: It was too touristy and I hated the facts that parking cost was outraging, and that everytime we crossed the bay, we had to pay a toll fee. However, it was still fun to watch street performers, and art show, and of course going to the Ghirardelli chocolate store.
41 Pier
The Golden Gate Bridge



The West Coast: This was a beautiful drive except I got my first speeding ticket ever in No. CA. I think it was by Eureka. I totally missed the ocean. These views were awesome.

Somewhere on the West Coast

Point Arena Lighthouse


Oregon: probably my favorite; I loved the trees and the waterfalls in this area.

Nice hikes in this forest.



Multnomah Fall


North of Seattle: This was a pretty place to camp and enjoy the northern sea. It's called Deception Pass. This picture actually portrays what deception means in my head which is different from the English meaning.

Deception Bridge

Seattle: as usual, it was cloudy but no rain. We had fun exploring the Pike Market and staying at hour Renaissance Hotel. We noticed flowers were so cheap and beautiful there. We wish we could have bought some and brought it back to Utah.

2 comments:

Lizi Bates said...

Hey D! Looks like a fun trip out west! I love the west coast. Did you get to see the monstrous redwood trees? Sounds like you prob drove right by my parents house in Crescent City, CA. So glad you had a fun get-away. I hope all is well for you!

Moina said...

We did but I don't have pictures of it. We did drive through Crescent City :-) I got my first speeding ticket ever there. I will never forget that place. How's your pregnancy? Congrats!