Day 30*31*32*33*34*

The next morning was beautiful. We continued down the Pacific Coast Highway and made our way to San Diego. The first night we relaxed in preperation for St. Patrick's day the next day.

But not without going to our first In N Out Burger. Andy, cough cough, had In N Out burger twice that night. 

 

Rocky met Chewbacca 

St. Patricks Day games

We started St. Patty’s day with egg sliders and went on our way to celebrate the Irish. A nice house party followed by bar hopping made for a great day. Our friends run Irie Ride T-shirt company and they were kind enough to give me a shirt for the special day. 

On Pacific Beach there was a surf shop called Rocky's Surf Show with a dog paw print as their logo! We had to get Rocky a tank in his own size.

The next few days were another collection of relaxing and regrouping. We sat by the pool, cooked a lot of homemade meals, and I even got to catch up on a lot of work for the new store. And Rocky and I took daily trips to the dog beach to stretch his legs and make new friends. 

On our last full day, we made it to the Farmer’s Market, where our new friends had a booth for art work and T-shirts. San Diego is full of creative, artistic, amazing people. Its such a talented community filled with amazing artist of every kind. 

Day 28*29*

We woke up in beautiful Monterey and went took our time driving down the coast of California on the Pacific Coast Highway. We literally tried to drive as close to the ocean as possible. 

Rocky and Andrew both had their first dip in the Pacific. We even found Rocky a Bernese girlfriend with one blue eye! She was gorg.

Followed by a much  needed dog bath for Rocky. Although I don't think he was to happy about it. 

Yep, I drove over that bridge

After a load of quick turns and beautiful scenery, we decided to rest in Cambria for the night.

Day 26*27*

San Francisco
The next two days were very well needed days of rest. We had low key days of laundry, once again, and Netfix catchup. Next was another sad departure as we left Michaela’s for the road. We did make a stop at the Fisherman's Pier for great tourist fun. 

A rainy drive through The Castro

 Clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl at Boudins with a great Pyramid Ale. We hit the road a little late and only made it Monterey for the night. A great little beach town and we just went right to bed.

Half Way Post

Now this is where we got to see an absolutely beautiful side of America. The Pacific Coast Highway. I have a ton of photos for this, but they are all on my real camera, and I need to get an adapter ASAP to upload these photos...so bear with me as I hold over with a few shots from the internet.

Day 25*

Monday morning, Andrew and I were on our own. Michaela, in true event planner form, gave us a great list of suggestions to explore the city. We started with a long walk in the Golden Gate Park with Rocky. Then we made our way to Yummy Yummy for my first Pho experience. I was craving noodles, soup and vegetables and this fit the bill. Dessert at a new Japanese bakery, and off we were to downtown. 

Most colorful Dr. Suess tree I've ever seen

Pre-Pho tea

Dessert

APM got a great custom penny “piece” off the streets of San Fran. Then we walked up hills, then we walked down hills, then back up hills until we made it to Lombard Street. It really is all I imagined. Great windy road, with cautious drivers daring to make the trip. Next was a short walk to The Brazen Head. Jessie of Park Corner Bistro, is from the west coast, and his lovely dad owns the Brazen Head where we decided to have a few appetizers and a glass of wine with Michaela.

Afterwards, we made it home and Michaela, in the midst of a hectic work week, made us a steak stir fry followed by another goodnights sleep.

Lombard Street

The Brazen Head

Our attempt at Orange Candles

Day 23*24*

San Francisco

Another assortment of pictures from our great 5 day stay in San Fran, AKA The City, but I will try to keep these in order.

First night we got to Micaela’s and met her great roommates, and fantastic boyfriend Ben. We got acquainted, made our self at home, and went out for a few drinks. But first we had dinner at Park Chow. Apparently one of Micaela’s favorites, and a great crowd pleaser. I don't have any personal photos here, but I can attest the food was excellent. 

Park Chow pic

Park Chow pic

On our first San Francisco morning we started with Michaela’s homemade french toast. Followed by Ben and Michaela’s personal San Francisco tour filled with the Golden Gate Bridge, Robin Williams home and of course, the Full House house. Then back to the Golden Gate Park to celebrate a friends birthday. Rocky of course made a new friend. Then back to Ben's for the birthday after party and finally home to rest before everyone had to go to work the next day.

First stop on the Ben and Mic San Fran tour, beer in the garden at Park Chalet

Followed by the Golden Gate Bridge

And...as any 90's girl can attest, they have seen this view one hundred times..."As days go buy"

Just a dog in the bar, on his own stool

Our wonderful friends

Sister's namesake :)

Rocky's new friend