VACATION DAY #2: Sunday, June 7th

LAST NIGHT:  We didn't quite make it to the American/Italian restaurant.  Instead we decided to drive around town.  I have crossed over the Bay Bridge several times in my life and always wondered what was on Treasure Island.  We decided to exit off of this enormous bridge half the way across to the other side of the bay to find a spectacular night view of San Francisco skyline.  Of course we forgot our camera, though.  Oh well.  It's an excuse to go back the next time we're in town!  We both had a fantastic sleep in our small quaint Kimpton room.

On Sunday we started our day off with a drive through Lombard Street in between Hyde 

and Leavenworth. Those in San Francisco know exactly where we were!  We found the most crooked street in the world!  It was very, very, very steep as well and, of course, had houses stacked on it!!!  We did take pictures of this one. :)  

After we drove around the area a few times we started our journey to the Redwoods!  To get

 out of San Francisco we had to take the world known Golden Gate Bridge.  Luckily for us it is free to travel North across the bridge.  

Those traveling South have to pay a toll charge (I guess San Francisco's mayor doesn't want anyone in his town but encourages others to leave?) We spent a while walking around the park at the entrance of the bridge and bought a few souvenirs before continuing on our journey north.  

Our plan for the day was Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, a winery and just stopping whenever we felt like it! Our 4 hour trip to Redway, CA ended up being 7 hours due to all the stops we made!  The journey was beautiful!!!  Unfortunately we didn't stop

 at any wineries but will travel off route to Lake Tahoe to tour a castle with a moat, drawbridge, 100+ rooms (just to name a few) winery on Tuesday.  It was really fun to go from downtown San Francisco with tall buildings to gigantic Redwoods and lush golden grass amongst the hills!  We even got to drive through a tree at Chandelier Park in Leggett, CA!!!  I forgot to look up the address to that one.  Thank goodness we saw the signs for the Drive Through Tree road!!! Besides driving through the tree, I enjoyed the discussion I had with wild turkeys (ask to see the video if you're around!).  

We are now staying at Dean Creek Resort in a motel room with a kitchenette.  We are excited to be here and are looking forward to seeing the Avenue of the Giants first thing tomorrow!!!  Hope you enjoyed the pictures!!!