California: Death Valley to Disneyland
We entered California through Death Valley and immediately smoke began to issue from one of the tires. We pressed on because surely someplace with a name as happy as Death Valley couldn't be dangerous.
It looks downright hospitable.
People have died trying to cross those sand dunes!
Populated.
Thankfully we made it accross and continued on our way to the Yosemite valley. Note that the entrance is high enough that there is packed snow still there at the end of summer. That's right snow.
The valley itself is substantially warmer but still very comfortable. I went climbing to get a better view of the famed Yosemite Waterfall.
The views on the way up weren't bad either.
The waterfall is a bit disappointing at this time of year because it has very little flow. However it is considered by some to be the highest fall in North America. While it may not look it from here. Keep in mind i did climb 1000 feet to get to this view.
This is it from the ground.
Next stop was San Fransisco. This is it's "Curviest Little Street".
Some of it's iconic architecture.
An octagonal house.
Alcatraz
The golden gate took a lot of effort to get to, but it was worth it.
If only for the views of the city.
We started to head down the coast to San Simeon where WR Hearst (of Citizen Kane fame) built his castle. He picked a pretty nice view I think.
The pool is a bit much though maybe.
The main house, this is just the biggest house, there are 3 guest houses that would satisfy most large families.
His internal pool has gold leafing. But at least he went for a minimalistic approach.
Whatever you think he certainly picked a good defensible location.
Today is my last day on this trip and I will be going to Disneyland!
It looks downright hospitable.
People have died trying to cross those sand dunes!
Populated.
Thankfully we made it accross and continued on our way to the Yosemite valley. Note that the entrance is high enough that there is packed snow still there at the end of summer. That's right snow.
The valley itself is substantially warmer but still very comfortable. I went climbing to get a better view of the famed Yosemite Waterfall.
The views on the way up weren't bad either.
The waterfall is a bit disappointing at this time of year because it has very little flow. However it is considered by some to be the highest fall in North America. While it may not look it from here. Keep in mind i did climb 1000 feet to get to this view.
This is it from the ground.
Next stop was San Fransisco. This is it's "Curviest Little Street".
Some of it's iconic architecture.
An octagonal house.
Alcatraz
The golden gate took a lot of effort to get to, but it was worth it.
If only for the views of the city.
We started to head down the coast to San Simeon where WR Hearst (of Citizen Kane fame) built his castle. He picked a pretty nice view I think.
The pool is a bit much though maybe.
The main house, this is just the biggest house, there are 3 guest houses that would satisfy most large families.
His internal pool has gold leafing. But at least he went for a minimalistic approach.
Whatever you think he certainly picked a good defensible location.
Today is my last day on this trip and I will be going to Disneyland!
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