Hi. Here goes nothing…

https://youtu.be/MPSUyztimc0– link to You Tube short clip.

We celebrated the new year in North California with my daughter and son in law. Took an impromptu flight, as in a week before, via Southwest Airlines, courtesy of my generous child and hubby, (paid less than 500$ roundtrip for me and hubby).

I flew with Southwest before, I loved the service and the affordable fee. Plus, I so enjoy the spacious legroom the plane offers. I did not expect that from a budget airline.

Golden Gate Bridge

The morning of New Year’s Eve, we went to see 1) The Golden Gate Bridge from Battery Spencer Trail. Thank you to Josh from californiathroughmylens.com, which is one of the go-to sites when we browse for California adventure.

We missed the sunset and was adamant to continue driving as it was dark and we were not familiar with the road, thank goodness we did. The view was awesome!

From the bottom, there is a one-way tunnel, we waited 5 minutes before it was our turn to pass. From then on, it was a steady incline until the bridge peeps. Drive until you find a parking spot on the side of the road. From the trail, it’s a short hike up to the hill for a totally beautiful NYE sight of San Francisco’s icon.

After this, we proceeded to 2) The Palace of Fine Arts. It was gorgeous at night! We walked around the structure which feels like you’re in Athens. Never been to, but who knows someday…

We joyfully sent off 2020, with its crap and crazy, and very eagerly welcome the New Year!

New Year’s Day- Mosaic Steps

The following morning, after breakfast and coffee, and a brand new year, we drove to find 3) The Mosaic Steps= 16th Ave Tiled Steps, creative, community-driven mosaic featuring a flowing sea to stars design up a 163-step stairway. We also dropped by some lookout, within a neighborhood, 3) Twin Peaks.

Mosaic Steps is near 1700 16th Ave (not the street, AVENUE)! Got lost because I put street on the map. It’s about 163 steps of mosaic art, made by the locals. Once you reach the top, of course after Instagram shots, you’ll see another small stair across the street, take that and it will lead you to another flight of stairs- zig zag this time.

You will be greeted with a bird’s eye view of San Francisco from the 4) Grand View Park. We ate lunch with the view. (wink!wink!)

Once full, both the tummy, sight, and soul of this worthy little spot, we visited 5) San Francisco Maritime National Park, located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, and 6) The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate factory. Had, of course, the ever-famous, hot fudge sundae and frozen hot chocolate. And if you got time and energy, you can continue to walk the piers and watch the lights come on from the Bay Bridge.

2nd day of the new year – Point Reyes Tunnel Trees

The next day, we drove to 7) Point Reyes Lighthouse which was closed, by the way, pandemic! So instead, we went to the 8) Cypress Tree Tunnel of Point Reyes. It’s a tunnel of Monterey cypress trees on the Point Reyes Peninsula. The driveway though the trees leads to an old building that houses the Point Reyes National Seashore North District Operations Center and the KPH RCA Radio Station. 

Look for the “North District Operations Center” sign. The tree tunnel is just beyond on the right.

It was magical! Had fun, taking mad poses. https://youtu.be/5vnERs9AtQM -link to the short clip.

From there, continue about 2 miles or so, to 9) North Beach and you’ll be rewarded with powerful waves and a stretch of ocean shores. North Beach at Point Reyes Beach is the northern access point to an 11-mile long beach on the west side of Point Reyes National Seashore. Parking is at the right, off Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Surf and swim at your own risk.

I suggest you don’t. If you walk next to the shore, be sure you can sprint. Once the waves come, it will reach you in no time. You do not want to be dripping wet back to your car, like them couple with their dog and 3 other ladies.

Headed home after this, had some edible legal weed cookies, and smoked our way to snooze and chuckle land.

And that, my friends, was my first ever blog.