Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
This is our last day on the road. We travel from Klamath Falls most of the way down I 5 but take a small detour to see California's Old Faithful geyser. We travelled 431 miles today and our total miles from LA was 4168. On this trip we've been to the Mexican and Canadian borders.
This is our last day on the road. We travel from Klamath Falls most of the way down I 5 but take a small detour to see California's Old Faithful geyser. We travelled 431 miles today and our total miles from LA was 4168. On this trip we've been to the Mexican and Canadian borders.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
We continue south on US 97. The traffic is horrendous. Today we switch to daylight savings time so we lose an hour.
We continue south on US 97. The traffic is horrendous. Today we switch to daylight savings time so we lose an hour.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
Mt Shasta in California has been in view since shortly after leaving Klamath Falls which is 72 miles behind us. Mt Shasta stands some 11,000 higher than the surrounding countryside and my guess is that we've been seeing it for about 50 miles.
Mt Shasta in California has been in view since shortly after leaving Klamath Falls which is 72 miles behind us. Mt Shasta stands some 11,000 higher than the surrounding countryside and my guess is that we've been seeing it for about 50 miles.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
Even though we're nearly into California, there's still some snow around. We're still at an altitude of around 4000 ft.
Even though we're nearly into California, there's still some snow around. We're still at an altitude of around 4000 ft.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
The La Perouse who witnessed the last eruption in 1786 is the same person who arrived in Botany Bay on 24 January 1788, just as Captain Arthur Phillip was moving the colony from there to Sydney Cove.
The La Perouse who witnessed the last eruption in 1786 is the same person who arrived in Botany Bay on 24 January 1788, just as Captain Arthur Phillip was moving the colony from there to Sydney Cove.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
During the last 10,000 years Shasta has erupted on average every 800 years, but in the past 4,500 years the volcano has erupted on average every 600 years. There are fumaroles (smoke-emitting openings) on the mountain which show that Shasta is still alive.
During the last 10,000 years Shasta has erupted on average every 800 years, but in the past 4,500 years the volcano has erupted on average every 600 years. There are fumaroles (smoke-emitting openings) on the mountain which show that Shasta is still alive.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
We travel down I5 through the flat and boring Sacramento Valley. We then take SR20 to SR29. SR29 is a fabulous motorcycle road and we stop at this Deli for refreshment, as do many motorcyclists.
We travel down I5 through the flat and boring Sacramento Valley. We then take SR20 to SR29. SR29 is a fabulous motorcycle road and we stop at this Deli for refreshment, as do many motorcyclists.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
Just before getting to Calistoga, we exit down Tubbs lane and visit California's Old Faithfull geyser
Just before getting to Calistoga, we exit down Tubbs lane and visit California's Old Faithfull geyser
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
And we saw it erupting.
And we saw it erupting.
Sunday 2004-04-04 Klamath Falls, Oregon to Foster City California
From here we continued down through the Napa Valley where we joined I 80 for the run into San Francisco. We crossed the San Mateo Bridge and found our way to the Fancher's at Foster City.
From here we continued down through the Napa Valley where we joined I 80 for the run into San Francisco. We crossed the San Mateo Bridge and found our way to the Fancher's at Foster City.
Monday 2004-04-045 The Fanchers, Foster City California
Ted was flying the Citation V twenty years ago and the Trivial Pursuit is probably around ten years old.
Ted was flying the Citation V twenty years ago and the Trivial Pursuit is probably around ten years old.
Monday 2004-04-045 The Fanchers, Foster City California
During our stay, Ted was putting the final trim colours on his new model which he called the Special Edition. The name refers to the San Francisco Chronicle Special Edition; his previous plane was cryptically called Final Edition, also of the SF Chronicle.
During our stay, Ted was putting the final trim colours on his new model which he called the Special Edition. The name refers to the San Francisco Chronicle Special Edition; his previous plane was cryptically called Final Edition, also of the SF Chronicle.
Monday 2004-04-045 The Fanchers, Foster City California
The work around the cowls is exquisite.
The work around the cowls is exquisite.
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
We decide to go to Crockett about 50 miles from Foster City to look at some of Kim Fancher's works of art. Crockett is a suburb of San Francisco on San Pablo Bay which is an extension of San Francisco Bay.
We decide to go to Crockett about 50 miles from Foster City to look at some of Kim Fancher's works of art. Crockett is a suburb of San Francisco on San Pablo Bay which is an extension of San Francisco Bay.
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
Unfortunately, when we got there, to this very gallery, it was closed for the day.
Unfortunately, when we got there, to this very gallery, it was closed for the day.
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
So we wandered around the town for a bit.
So we wandered around the town for a bit.
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
Crockett has a village atmosphere and I can imagine why it's popular with artisans. It looks as though sausages haven't been made at the sausage factory for quite some time.
Crockett has a village atmosphere and I can imagine why it's popular with artisans. It looks as though sausages haven't been made at the sausage factory for quite some time.
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
We head to the Sacramento River and the Carquinez Strait Regional Park.
We head to the Sacramento River and the Carquinez Strait Regional Park.
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
Tuesday 2004-04-06 San Francisco with The Fanchers
In the Sacramento river is the rusting remains of what looks to have been a paddle wheeler from the steam age.
In the Sacramento river is the rusting remains of what looks to have been a paddle wheeler from the steam age.
San Francisco