It's been a while, so hello again.
I LOVE BLOGGING... but finals and life got the best of me.
No excuses, I know.
Lots has happened, but more importantly..
SCHOOL'S OUT. #HAGS
As soon as finals were over, we decided to go on a ROAD TRIP. We needed a break.
As soon as finals were over, we decided to go on a ROAD TRIP. We needed a break.
Our trip was down to Northern California with four of my friends.
it was a blast.
Sun
Parks
Ocean
New Food
San Francisco
COOL CAST TANS
Yeah. The whole nine yards. It was such a fun trip.
San Francisco was our main destination and since I live really close, it was like exploring home and places I had never been before.
If you go to San Francisco, these are the places you HAVE to visit.
1. Golden Gate Park - the trees are beautiful and it is great for a 20 min cat nap.... if you know what i'm saaaaaaying.
2. Japanese Tea Garden (also in Golden Gate Park) - super pretty, free before 10 am. You can even stick your go pro in the koi fish pond and get some cool footage. Yup, that happened. #ThanksMario
3. China Town - a must. You really will feel like you're in another country. There's a cute little bakery called Wing Sing Dim Sum that has the best sticky buns. So good.
4. Mission District - the day we went, it was full of people because there was a parade at the park, but if you go, find clarion alley (amazing murals) and there's a super popular ice cream place there, too. I don't remember the name, just look for the line of people out the door.
5. Fisherman's Warf - this is the place to be! Always tons of street performers, sea lions, crepes and of course, San Francisco's famous sourdough bread bowls with clam chowder. You can't miss it.
6. The Golden Gate Bridge - a MUST x1000. We drove up to the Golden Gate visitors center and couldn't find parking, but if you go back out to the main street and turn left, there's a big parking lot and the parking fee is pretty cheap.
NOW.... if you pay for parking... make sure you give yourself enough time to cross and come back. We thought we would be back in time... turns out, we had 30 minutes to get back to our car and a 1.5-mile walk (the bridge is about 3 miles crossing and back).... so we ran.... across the Golden Gate.
IT WAS SO FUN. and tiring... BUT FUN.
7. Muji - a Japanese store that is so organized. THEY HAVE .3 PENS (which write so beautifully), fun bean bags and a container for anything you can imagine.
8. Lombard Street - this is such a popular tourist destination, everyone comes from far away to see this street! YES, you can drive down it or walk up/down it. Or go pro down it (;
9. Hailey's - small little hole in the wall breakfast/lunch place. Great sandwiches and waffles!
10. Cement Slides - you can't skip these, you just can't. We're all kids at heart, and this will get your adrenaline PUMPING.
11. Pacifica - this was a new adventure for me! I had never been. We stayed in a little hotel RIGHT on the ocean. The view was amazing and the water was icy cold, but of course, we put our feet in.
12. Kirby Cove - probably one of my favorite spots in the world. Head over to the "vista point" on the Sausalito side of the Golden Gate. Cross sides by going under the bridge and hike up to the other "vista point". There's a small little trail on the side of the road that'll lead you down to the Kirby Cove campsite. Hike down and it'll take you to the beach where there's a really popular little swing that'll give you the most amazing view of the Golden Gate. PLUS, IT'S THE BEACH....P.S. If you're feeling adventurous, about 5 minutes after you start hiking down the trail, there's a secret path to the left that'll take you to an old army base where they used to have cannons and bunkers. Everything is pretty much graffitied, which is super cool and fun for pictures.
Best for last...
13. Oakland Temple - this is a must. The temple is always a must. The view from the temple is spectacular. You can see the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and the bay. It's breathtaking. Also, the visitor's center is so great.
It was such a great trip. We saw so much and did so much and got the strangest tan lines ever.
One thing I loved about this trip was how happy it was. GUYS. Life is so happy. Adventures are so fun. Laughter is the best medicine. Loving others is what's most important.
God created such a beautiful place for us to explore!
I put together a little video (little meaning 10 minutes) of our adventures during this trip. I loved making this video just as much as I loved recording all the footage and being with Vern, Nicole, Whitney, and Tasha.
ALSO, please rejoice in the footage of us trying to kill a GIGANTIC fly in my bathroom. Dad left the screen door open and we had a couple friends join us. It was so funny.
enjoi.
PPS: Serve someone today and SMILE. (you're on camera)
Love y'all.
8. Lombard Street - this is such a popular tourist destination, everyone comes from far away to see this street! YES, you can drive down it or walk up/down it. Or go pro down it (;
9. Hailey's - small little hole in the wall breakfast/lunch place. Great sandwiches and waffles!
10. Cement Slides - you can't skip these, you just can't. We're all kids at heart, and this will get your adrenaline PUMPING.
11. Pacifica - this was a new adventure for me! I had never been. We stayed in a little hotel RIGHT on the ocean. The view was amazing and the water was icy cold, but of course, we put our feet in.
12. Kirby Cove - probably one of my favorite spots in the world. Head over to the "vista point" on the Sausalito side of the Golden Gate. Cross sides by going under the bridge and hike up to the other "vista point". There's a small little trail on the side of the road that'll lead you down to the Kirby Cove campsite. Hike down and it'll take you to the beach where there's a really popular little swing that'll give you the most amazing view of the Golden Gate. PLUS, IT'S THE BEACH....P.S. If you're feeling adventurous, about 5 minutes after you start hiking down the trail, there's a secret path to the left that'll take you to an old army base where they used to have cannons and bunkers. Everything is pretty much graffitied, which is super cool and fun for pictures.
Best for last...
13. Oakland Temple - this is a must. The temple is always a must. The view from the temple is spectacular. You can see the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and the bay. It's breathtaking. Also, the visitor's center is so great.
It was such a great trip. We saw so much and did so much and got the strangest tan lines ever.
One thing I loved about this trip was how happy it was. GUYS. Life is so happy. Adventures are so fun. Laughter is the best medicine. Loving others is what's most important.
God created such a beautiful place for us to explore!
I put together a little video (little meaning 10 minutes) of our adventures during this trip. I loved making this video just as much as I loved recording all the footage and being with Vern, Nicole, Whitney, and Tasha.
ALSO, please rejoice in the footage of us trying to kill a GIGANTIC fly in my bathroom. Dad left the screen door open and we had a couple friends join us. It was so funny.
enjoi.
PPS: Serve someone today and SMILE. (you're on camera)
Love y'all.
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