A little R&R

Of all the cities in the world our favorite seems to be San Francisco. We had the pleasure of spending some time in "The City". We did some good tourist fun, Pier 39, Cable car, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's wharf. WE had a great time. You will notice one of the pictures Toby was actually driving the cable car. Go figure??? He makes friends where ever we go. The driver set him up and then stepped out of the way so it appeared he was doing it all. After all the travel (Geoff slept in a different place 6 nights in a row) we really needed the family time. We splurged, eating fish and chips, mini donuts, and then everyone got their own chocolate bar :-) Not good on the tummy...but someone has got to do it. 3 weeks left in the states and we will try to eat our way through them. Merry Christmas everyone, may the full meaning of the holiday saturate your life.

Clear day in LA

2000 miles on the car and we are only half way into our time here in the states. We are currently staying in Long Beach with Mary's parents and really enjoying our time. Things have been busy, but a good busy. Friends, family and plenty of TACO'S!!! You never know how much you miss something until it is gone, and then until you have it again. If we could only import "Super Mex" to Uganda, I would be the best customer. Today we went to the top of Signal Hill in Long Beach and the air was clear (not normal for S. Cal) and you could see Catalina, the snowy mountains and downtown LA. It was great! One thing to note, in Uganda you get used to a different type of driving, lawless! But it all happens at a fairly slow speed. Well here in S. Cal I am having to get used to driving at full speed in heavy traffic. Try 70 MPH in nearly bumper to bumper...I guess I have lost something my driving touch because it now makes me quite nervous :-) Greetings from all the beach bums.