After a brief touchdown in Houston, I headed off to California for some escapades in the greater San Francisco area. Despite delays along the way, there was no sweeter sight than smiling Jenn greeting me at the gate. I met many of Jenn and Robert's family members and had a great dinner with spicy meatballs and Poizin wine. The festivities really began in the morning with an engagement shower in the neighbor's backyard patio garden. I especially enjoyed the mimosas and the outrageously good melt-in-your-mouth quiche.
Jenn and Robert opened gifts and then we caravaned to Robert's first communion. The mother of the bride's cousin facilitated the sacred rite; he will also perform his priestly duties when he presides over the December 27 wedding in Houston. More food and celebration followed. We enjoyed a lazy Sunday morning with tons of dim sum and amazing views (Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, etc.) from the rooftop. Shortly after noon, Rachael and her boyfriend Jon picked me up from the house on the hill and whisked me away to Oakland.
We met up with her friend and classmate Lauren who took us to a cool Burmese restaurant with excellent vegetarian options. Then we headed south to Santa Cruz. Rachael treated me to a private tour of the lodge-like UCSC campus with an important stop in her second home, the Psychology building. We had homemade fajitas for dinner before I passed out from exhaustion. The next day was exceptionally action-packed with breakfast at Cafe Brazil, a morning walk through the duckpond, and a midday wine tasting.
We spent the afternoon walking around the coast, checking out the wildlife and popping in to see the surfing museum. We made our way over to the pier and the boardwalk where we played a rousing game of mini golf. We played skee ball, ate cotton candy and slurpies, and watched a circus-like performance on the beach. I satisfied my craving for a clam chowder bread bowl before we headed home. With Jon in tow, we saw the latest Harry Potter installment and had a late-night snack at a diner. It truly was such a great getaway! Now, I am in Idaho and will have more to report soon!
After a brief touchdown in Houston, I headed off to California for some escapades in the greater San Francisco area. Despite delays along the way, there was no sweeter sight than smiling Jenn greeting me at the gate. I met many of Jenn and Robert's family members and had a great dinner with spicy meatballs and Poizin wine. The festivities really began in the morning with an engagement shower in the neighbor's backyard patio garden. I especially enjoyed the mimosas and the outrageously good melt-in-your-mouth quiche.
Jenn and Robert opened gifts and then we caravaned to Robert's first communion. The mother of the bride's cousin facilitated the sacred rite; he will also perform his priestly duties when he presides over the December 27 wedding in Houston. More food and celebration followed. We enjoyed a lazy Sunday morning with tons of dim sum and amazing views (Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, etc.) from the rooftop. Shortly after noon, Rachael and her boyfriend Jon picked me up from the house on the hill and whisked me away to Oakland.
We met up with her friend and classmate Lauren who took us to a cool Burmese restaurant with excellent vegetarian options. Then we headed south to Santa Cruz. Rachael treated me to a private tour of the lodge-like UCSC campus with an important stop in her second home, the Psychology building. We had homemade fajitas for dinner before I passed out from exhaustion. The next day was exceptionally action-packed with breakfast at Cafe Brazil, a morning walk through the duckpond, and a midday wine tasting.
We spent the afternoon walking around the coast, checking out the wildlife and popping in to see the surfing museum. We made our way over to the pier and the boardwalk where we played a rousing game of mini golf. We played skee ball, ate cotton candy and slurpies, and watched a circus-like performance on the beach. I satisfied my craving for a clam chowder bread bowl before we headed home. With Jon in tow, we saw the latest Harry Potter installment and had a late-night snack at a diner. It truly was such a great getaway! Now, I am in Idaho and will have more to report soon!
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Hello, My Jet-Setter, Sister! I sure enjoy reading about your many adventures. I'm jealous of all of the sights and people you've seen, and food you've eaten this month. What a great summer for you! I miss you!
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