Pohono Trail and Go Bears!

A short but adventure filled one-night backpack along the Pohono Trail in Yosemite.  Two bear encounters, one at camp and the other along the trail.  Watch a video of the bear encounters here… http://youtu.be/76mSbP-eBX0

2014 Labor Day Road Trip

As is our habit, Labor Day was spent on an impromptu road trip in the BusBus.  This year, to spice things up, we brought along the BoatBoat.  So, with an eighteen foot kayak strapped to the top of the VW we set off to the coast for some adventure.

Checking out the Kramer’s New Digs

Spent the weekend in Monterey checking out Tim’s and Elaine’s new home.  They have finally completed the decades-long move to California.  Hurray!  Nothing says “welcome to California” like family time and pizza dinner.

1st Weekend

Family joined us for the first weekend at our new Tahoe place.

Thank you for everyone who was able to make it and add to the fun!

Seattle for the weekend

Karen and I both had the opportunity to visit Seattle for the first time as adults this past weekend.  It is a great city.  We certainly enjoyed the art, water, parks, and great neighborhoods.  I can see why it is such a thriving urban space.

Peru and the Inca

This year’s big trip is a hike along the Inca Trail in Peru with great friends and family.  It exceeded expectations for my first visit to South America.  For a short video, check out http://youtu.be/JsRziXR4bmc

Martha’s Vineyard

Over the weekend of May 31 – June 1 we visited Martha’s Vineyard in order to attend a friend’s wedding.  Julia and Chris drove in from Boston to visit with us and enjoy the island one last time before their move.

It was Karen’s and my first time to the island, which was enhanced by the JetBlue gate attendant who spoke with a Jamaican accent.  I just couldn’t stop the internal monologue… “We is now boardin’ the first class cabin mon.”

The weather was lovely and the party fantastic.  With the experience we had, it wouldn’t take much to convince us to visit every summer.  The sleepy town seemed very prim and proper until you stepped inside one of the many waterfront bars.  Then it was a party scene cut straight from the Newport peninsula.

On the way in from California, we scheduled a long stop in NY in order to catch up with our very good friends Brandon and Siu Ki.  Lunch at Columbus Circle and a quick cab back to the airport.  But it was good to see them nonetheless.

Enjoy the photos.

Tahoe Dreaming

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A random night of family time

For an evening in the Bay Area we enjoyed the company of Andrew, Stephanie, John, Kira, Lo, Josie, Cheddar and Quark.

Big news of the night, Lo and Josie are expecting!

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Another Ride in Yosemite, this time to Glacier Point

We enjoyed our last ride in Yosemite so much that we had to come back. This time, however, we rode to Glacier Point. The road had yet to open to traffic, so the ride was picturesque, safe and fun.

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