While we were in California we took a ferry ride out to Alcatraz and toured the prision, it was a very interesting tour, one that I have wanted to take for a long time.
we took a audio tour of the island, it was pretty interesting, we got to hear all the escape attempt stories while seeing where they actually took place. I was suprised some of the prettiest gardens I have seen were out on the island, we walked around them when we were done inside the buildings.
After our tour we of course had to go back down the warf to check out the street perfromers etc. here are jennie and I with a couple of them.
On Sunday my sister and her husband happened to be in the general area bidding a job so they meet up with us in Lodi where Jennie lives and we went wine tasting. 70% of the grapes used in Napa Valley wine are grown in Lodi so that was neat, we were able to go to some working wineries and learn about how it is all done.
we took a audio tour of the island, it was pretty interesting, we got to hear all the escape attempt stories while seeing where they actually took place. I was suprised some of the prettiest gardens I have seen were out on the island, we walked around them when we were done inside the buildings.
After our tour we of course had to go back down the warf to check out the street perfromers etc. here are jennie and I with a couple of them.
On Sunday my sister and her husband happened to be in the general area bidding a job so they meet up with us in Lodi where Jennie lives and we went wine tasting. 70% of the grapes used in Napa Valley wine are grown in Lodi so that was neat, we were able to go to some working wineries and learn about how it is all done.Later that day we went to a super bowl party at some of Jennie and Troys friends house, they were very nice and welcomed us right in, we had great food and lots of fun. the next day before we headed home we drove up to a small town in the mountains wandered the little shops, had lunch, saw Mark Twains cabin and just enjoyed a quiet afternoon, it was really nice. I am glad we decided on California for our trip, it cost next to nothing thank to Jennie and her family and we were able to do a lot of really nice things, relax and enjoy ourselves...always a big plus on vacation!
We loved Alcatraz, It was so interesting, from the prison, to the Native Indian take over. And you are right the gardens were beautiful. It was pretty cool you got to see Nicole. I think you two look so much alike until I see you together, then I can definitely tell you apart.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kris. You an Nicole do look alike when you're not together. It looks like you had a great time in California. You'll have to take your next trip to Utah and come see us:)
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