birthday love for philly and california's last days

photo by mefford williams

Just a few days away from leaving california, I'm focused on enjoying my time. Although most of work has been in the desert of Central and Southern California, no kayaking here in September and October, I have had the opportunity to see and experience alot of this state that I may not have seen otherwise. So here's a big shout to this summer and fall's adventures and the excitement of heading home.

shanna in resort-pose at bear creek earlier this summer:

photo by mefford williams

Shanna and I have been split-up for our second to last week of work. I'm in So-Cal at a resort and Shanna's in Sequoia National Park at a resort. Tough times, tough times.

On another note, I'd like to send out my love to now 19 year-old brother Philly: you a crazy b#$% but I love ya.

photo by mefford williams

I look forward to seeing you soon Philly. Much love and all the best on your birthday.

a visit with linda in san franisco

over the past weekend shanna and i had the opportunity to visit linda in the lovely town of san fransisco. san fransisco is a city of vast uniqueness. with a good friend as a guide, we carefully sampled the city atmosphere. hippies, wanderers, and many other types of liberals abound in this fair city; so we felt reasonably safe.

breakfast with linda, still safely out of the range of the trains.

photo by mefford williams

after breakfast we made tracks for a free street festival. our first show: two layered circus children.

photo by mefford williams

the public transportation in the city is great and user friendly if you happen to be traveling with a local. thanks much to linda, we were more effectively mobile than the other tourists.

photo by shanna powell

we saw the sights, traveling by foot, train, and bus looking for a reflection of ourselves in the dizzing metropolis.

photo by shanna powell

we didn't make it to the botanical gardens until after the sun went behind the hills; so no fabulous photos from that worldly garden.
only two more weeks of work, now before the long drive.