tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44416920892946519472024-03-18T20:37:49.697-07:00Andrea on the Road - MY Photo VideographyTravel blog, Andrea on the Road, MY Photo Videography, MY PhotographyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-40045924102914846362017-03-24T16:31:00.002-07:002017-03-24T21:07:08.627-07:00Henry W. Coe State Park in the spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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We are blessed with mild weather in the Bay Area, but we all know when the winter ends and the spring begins. It is hard to miss it because you can see it: the mountains are turning into gardens with overwhelming green grass and colorful flowers. </div>
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Now spring is officially here! Days without rain are precious. Andrea is on the road to enjoy fresh air and explore wild flowers in the Henry W. Coe State Park. </div>
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Henry W. Coe SP is only one hour drive from the Bay Area. It contains over 89,000 acres, making it the largest state park in Northern California. There is only one way to go in and out of the main park entrance. The paved road ends here so even it is relatively close to the populated Silicon Valley, it really feels like a very remote wilderness. Many visitors are backpack campers. According to the park ranger, you won't see anybody if you camp out in the park wilderness...</div>
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After paying $8 for parking at the visitor center, we begin our hike on a trail along the green hillsides. This is the perfect time of the year to see spectacular wildflowers in bloom. How many do you recognize in these pictures? We will give you the answers at the end of this post!<br />
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Nature is the best playground for kids. Everything seems interesting to them and they become little adventurers. <br />
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A short hike on the Corral trail, we went through the woods and followed flowing creeks to meadows, with spooky trees!<br />
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Andrea found some "treasure". She carefully put them into her hat and plan to bring them home... đ<br />
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It was such a pleasant day trip! If Andrea could also learn something, it will be perfect. After we got back home, we did research on the names of the flowers we saw today. We all learned!<br />
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These little flowers seem fragile. They only bloom shortly during the rainy season. But when they do, they together change the view of the landscape! This is the power of life. <br />
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So how many Norcal flowers did you recognize?<br />
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1. California Milkmaids; 2. Johnny Jump Up/Yellow Pansy;<br />
3. Tufted Poppy; 4. Shootingstar 5. Red Maids;<br />
6. Grand Houndstongue; 7. Bird's-Eye Speedwell;<br />
8.Lupine; 9. Cow ParsleyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-37726779323849489962016-12-31T23:38:00.000-08:002016-12-31T23:38:14.344-08:00Happy New Year~~Wish everyone a happy new year!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-5438083521586543412016-05-06T16:37:00.004-07:002016-05-06T16:37:54.750-07:00Spring Break in OregonIn the Bay Area, people are wearing short sleeves already. Andrea packs up her coat and jacket, ready for a trip to a place still waking up from the frozen winter. We have been waiting for this trip for a long time. It is the paradise for outdoor lovers. Oregon, here we come!<br />
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Andrea loves traveling by train! This will be another On-the-Road story finished by Amtrak.<br />
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The schedule of Amtrak from the San Francisco Bay Area to Oregon is one of the best. Taking off 10:04 PM from Emeryville and arriving at Klamath Falls at 8:07AM the second day, no time was wasted at all. Get on the train after dinner, you will be breathing the fresh air in Oregon the second morning! Klamath Falls is the closest station to the Crater Lake National Park.<br />
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Even though the room of the sleeping car is not spacious, sleeping in it is like sleeping in a cradle. The second morning, we are fresh and sharp!<br />
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Emeryville to Klamath Falls is part of the Amtrak Coast Starlight line, which starts from Los Angeles and ends at Seattle. On the train, we see the beautiful landscapes of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway (<a href="http://www.volcaniclegacybyway.org/">http://www.volcaniclegacybyway.org/</a>), stretching from the Northern California Lassen Volcanic National Park to the Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.<br />
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After 10-hour train ride, we arrive at Klamath Falls. The station is simply a small building next to the rail tracks. After we pick up the rental car from the airport (15 min taxi ride), we head north to Chiloquin. <br />
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Chiloquin is a quiet ranch town. We will stay in a log house in the Lonesome Duck ranch for the next 4 nights (<a href="http://www.lonesomeduck.com/">www.lonesomeduck.com</a>). </div>
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The first sunset in Oregon, we take a walk along the Sprague River in the backyard of the ranch house. Andrea is having a lot of fun exploring this new world with her friend. The lighting and actions at this moment are just right for firing the camera shutter. </div>
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Being so close to Crater Lake, the deepest lake in America, we can not wait to visit. However, in the winter, the lake is not always visible. You may check the park's web cam for visibility before visiting (<a href="https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm">https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm</a>). Our first trip have no visibility to the lake. But the drive is very pleasant. </div>
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In the second trip to the lake, we finally see the stunning deep sapphire blue, contrasting with the white snow and mountains. The sRGB JPG on a computer monitor screen is just not good enough. The only way to fully experience this grandeur is to be here in person. </div>
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When you feel too cold outside, the Rim Village Cafe provides a warm and cozy place to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, Andrea's favorite winter drink! </div>
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Even in the late March, the outdoor restroom still looks like this. It must feel chilly doing business in it...</div>
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Back to the ranch, things are calm. Children happily gathered around the window to see the random snowfall. When the sun is out, we enjoyed the outdoor. The ranch in the morning is the best. Everything is waking up, fresh and bright. The birds tweets and the white horse comes out to greet us. Here is a wonderland for Andrea. </div>
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We visit the Klamath Hatchery (46161 Hwy. 62 Chiloquin, OR). It is a great place for family. The hatchery hatches 3 millions fishes every year release to the nearby rivers. Andrea is excited to see so many fishes!</div>
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Chiloquin is part of the fabulous Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. One landmark around Chiloquin is Mt. McLoughlin. It is a beautiful snow mountain with a perfect cone shape. We noticed her from the distance in our first day of visit. Attracted by the beauty, we always try to find her when we are out. But she has been playing hide and seek with us behind the thick clouds and mountains. Even when we were very close to her, she remains completely invisible. She is mysterious. </div>
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Even though we can not see Mt. McLoughlin close up, we find good playgrounds on the trip to Mt. McLoughlin. </div>
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We race and sled in the Sno-Park. West of the Sno-Park is the Lake of the Woods. Calm lake decorated with float woods in interesting shapes.
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The Lonesome Duck property manager, Marshall, is a retired ornithologist. He recommended us to visit the Lower Klamath Refuge, which is part of the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges (<a href="http://www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/">www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/</a>). We did not expect too much. It is near the Klamath Falls Amtrak station so we just plan to stop by before the train arrives. What a place! It feels surreal here: a vast wetland with thousands of birds! Watching the birds and geese so close is awesome, watching them fly out of water all at once is fascinating! The girls are so excited and they sure know how to scare the birds out of the water. We love to watch the children interact with our nature in such a direct and close way.</div>
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What an amazing ski/snowboard season! The kiddos in the Bay Area have waited so long for this. The snow is still piling up in the Sierra Mountains right now in March! Even though in the Bay Area, spring has already arrived due to lots of rain this year, the Sierra mountains are still like white Christmas in the post cards! Always attracted by the Northern California outdoors, Andrea is not going to miss the snow fun, especially this winter!</div>
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Last year, we posted a summer trip to the Tahoe area. In the winter, the Sierra mountains look so much different.<br />
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Truckee is a very convenient town to stay for a multi-family group. Many vacation houses can be found on Airbub.com and vrbo.com. Families can share the cost which makes it even more affordable than hotels and you will have a lot of space and full kitchen of course. The best dinner in a cold winter night is a home cooked meal with many friends.<br />
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Sunny winter morning is the best. Looking out of the window this beautiful small town covered in snow, quiet and peaceful... The sound of the boiling water broke the silence. Andrea woke up and the first thing was to put on her snow goggles.<br />
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Hot chocolate is a must in a cold day like this. Dark House Coffee Roasters (10009 W River St.) is just a couple minutes walk from the Truckee downtown. Hidden in a corner, Dark House Coffee is a nice place to recess and meet new friends.<br />
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The schedule of the day is ski lesson. For the family that have children who need to learn how to ski, Tahoe Donner Downhill is a very good resort because they have large beginner's area for learning and practicing. For $49 (adult) and $23 (child) a day, you won't feel any money wasted by just playing in the beginner's playground. Another good thing is that Tahoe Donner is not crowded. Renting and fitting gears for Andrea was quick and easy. So that we could spend more time on the slope instead of waiting in line.<br />
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After a full day of hard work, watching the sunset/moonrise over the Lake Tahoe was sooooo relaxing.<br />
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For small group travellers, you might not want to pay $500 plus cleaning fee for a house that can host 3 families, Reno has a variety of casino hotels for you to choose.<br />
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Outside of the casino stuffed downtown, Reno feels like faraway north-western country: railroads, horse ranch and mountains in snow. These remind us the scenes from the good old movies. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0FBTQyhz_xyEFrmUYZMQKTY4qepKCsAIMl4dDF_VrkBesprT9Z1qR7NBtKrLJTHiu0PnifvDtE-_THgbwfbHg4dSI6ac_Kn_47wr-dvDhc02qCV00iAF7oUxQPXnz5AZmChJ6jHeZAw/s1600/DSCF5650.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0FBTQyhz_xyEFrmUYZMQKTY4qepKCsAIMl4dDF_VrkBesprT9Z1qR7NBtKrLJTHiu0PnifvDtE-_THgbwfbHg4dSI6ac_Kn_47wr-dvDhc02qCV00iAF7oUxQPXnz5AZmChJ6jHeZAw/s1600/DSCF5650.jpg" /></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HjS7OmRL99uYCE3lbVxQFew5L27IhNRDYLsv7EIZh7SfTxvU990aEJZ2YPor36F4rhJpV09xEKnfy7VgdxhOyGWA3-3W8bzellPAT4P0QSYjXP7EfjJB4y2jW40ldoK2R8MB0VA8pCY/s1600/DSCF5673.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5FpLQftbgc7sJy_ErWeemtOmkhKgkldc1Up7InLlRg5ZZquotUv2gvIG-L38wg8P9jWcN7of1LjEk1ZACQEDxaIVwSvO0lRplCBQahcNrP1h-i_rfZi6huwDgzFMBoixEfAH4J9PNk0/s1600/DSCF5660.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5FpLQftbgc7sJy_ErWeemtOmkhKgkldc1Up7InLlRg5ZZquotUv2gvIG-L38wg8P9jWcN7of1LjEk1ZACQEDxaIVwSvO0lRplCBQahcNrP1h-i_rfZi6huwDgzFMBoixEfAH4J9PNk0/s1600/DSCF5660.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6_ZCD7GlzXxSaDszcwdIW1n2l8yXa6EiO0DZggs-inpr-euE-6fvpz4HpN-PMwcSdWPrp3-VAE9V9CIqAggryM9p_DlYtr2IVqfrdVn728emRamaXj3yCSpRNGQF6oYD_iOuV9wNWsE/s1600/DSCF5421.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6_ZCD7GlzXxSaDszcwdIW1n2l8yXa6EiO0DZggs-inpr-euE-6fvpz4HpN-PMwcSdWPrp3-VAE9V9CIqAggryM9p_DlYtr2IVqfrdVn728emRamaXj3yCSpRNGQF6oYD_iOuV9wNWsE/s1600/DSCF5421.jpg" /></a><br />
Sometimes, you will find totally unexpected things when traveling, and they turned to be the best (or crack-me-up) moments of the trip.<br />
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Another good find was the Crawfish Asian Cuisine (1296 E Plumb Ln, Ste H, Reno). In the cold winter, they serve fresh crawfish! Totally yummy!!<br />
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It is time to pack up for the next trip.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-24637884286961606382015-08-21T17:38:00.003-07:002015-08-21T17:47:09.024-07:00Andrea on the Road - Sierra Hot Springs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The movie San Andreas shows us very realistic disasters when San Andreas Fault decides to shake up San Francisco. The fear of the next big earthquake is in everyone's mind who lives in this area. We will prepare for the worst but hope for the best. But before the next big quake hits us, San Andreas Fault is not all about negativity. One benefit is that many residents and tourists can enjoy the hot springs along the fault.<br />
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This time, let Andrea show you a very unique hot springs experience: Sierra Hot Springs.<br />
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Sierra Hot Springs is about three and a half hours from San Francisco in an old agricultural town called Sierraville, located north of the famous Lake Tahoe. Sierraville is a quiet small town which we visit almost every winter. </div>
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We chose to stay in the historic main lodge in the Sierra Hot Springs. It is easier to access the hot springs from the lodge and it has a very friendly environment. According to their website, the lodge was built in 1870's. In the main lodge, guests' bedrooms are upstairs and activity room is downstairs. There is also a large kitchen where you can store your food and prepare your own meal, a game room with some (old) computers, and a spacious yoga room.<br />
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Sitting in the activity room with a cup of tea, watching Andrea play, we spent the whole morning doing nothing but relaxing. We decided to head out after a simple lunch. It would be such a waste not to enjoy the outdoor fresh air in this quiet northern Sierra town. We could not bring this air back home so we wanted to enjoy it as much as we can. Andrea seemed to agree : )</div>
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Nature is Andrea's best playground. What does this world look like in the eyes of a four year old child? Ants, horse, dogs, pine cones... She must have found a lot of fun.<br />
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OK. I know I have not talked much about the hot springs yet. There are three pools here that you can enjoy hot springs. One basketball court sized pool with body temperature hot spring you can enjoy a longer time soak. Nearby is a indoor doomed pool with very hot spring water. Five minutes' walk into the woods from the main lodge, there is a small natural outdoor pool. There was once we enjoyed soaking here while watching the snowflakes falling on the surface of the pool...It was an amazing experience...<br />
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For the residents of the main lodge, there is no extra fee to use the pools. If you choose to stay somewhere else, no problem, a small daily fee will allow you to use the pool ($20 for weekdays and $25 weekends plus $5 membership). More informatin can be found on their website: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org<br />
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If you want to enjoy the nature 100%, you may choose to soak in the hot springs naked. But if that's not your thing, you can wear swimming outfit. Due to the privacy reason, no photos were taken at the pools. But it's pretty much like the picture below, you get the idea :)<br />
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We hope you find peace here in your next trip and enjoy this hidden place as much as we do. And lastly, Andrea wish you all have a nice soak!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the holiday season, we received a break from cold and rain and welcome the most refreshing time of the year: vivid colors on the hills decorated with wild flowers. Early spring is a great time for snapping photos, and a short family trip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, Andrea is back on the road! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are going to mushroom picking near Mendocino, Northern California coast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mendocino is small coastal town loved by many San Francisco Bay Areans. It is ideal for weekend family trips - quiet, layback, and away from the crowds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are mushroom lovers, but with wild mushrooms you gonna be careful. We obviously don't want mistakes. Therefore Lynn (wife) joined the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz (www.ffsc.us) and this is their February foray at Mendocino. The experienced members will help the new members, like us, identify mushrooms during the event. The best part, a big potluck at night when all the members cook what they pick in the woods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In order to join the foray and potluck, most of the club members are staying in Albion Retreat and Learning Center (https://www.puc.edu/puc-life/albion/home). Albion is about 15 min away from Mendocino. The learning center provides clean and cozy rooms with affordable price. We absolutely love the privacy and the surrounding moist refreshing air. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Guess who was the most exciting member of the day?? After a night of good sleep, Andrea declares: I AM READY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The mushroom picking location is in the Jackson State Forest. We followed experienced members scouting good spots along the highway 20. We finally settled down on a spot where the ground was wet and lots of trees blocking the sun. After 15-20 minutes of walking into the woods, we had our first harvest!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a day of hard work, we are rewarded with fresh and delicious wild mushrooms. We found four kinds of edible wild mushrooms in the forest. They are very common in Northern California. According to the experienced club members, there are hundreds and thousands of mushrooms in the wilderness. It is impossible to identify all of them. Same fungus may look different during different time. If edibility is the main interest (for most people, it is), the right approach is to get familiar and pick only those edible wild mushrooms in your area. Normally there are only a handful of them in a given area. For example, the four types below are very common and easy to recognize in Northern California. And you would leave all the other fungus alone - When in Doubt, Throw it Out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No need to mention, the potluck was full of fun. Among all the different kinds of mushrooms, the black trumpet is our favorite. The unique taste goes the best with pastas... YUMMY!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-4862412862493277042014-11-26T01:13:00.000-08:002015-08-20T16:01:36.334-07:00Andrea on the Road - Honolulu, Hawaii<span style="font-size: large;">This travel blog is long overdue. Sorry Andrea! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we were shooting the <a href="http://blog.myphotography.us/2015/03/wedding-snow-jialiang-honolulu-hi.html" target="_blank">amazing Honolulu destination wedding</a>, Andrea was one of the lucky guests witnessed the vow. After the wedding, Andrea had some fun on the road, just like she always does. For the highlights, we made a short video:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, we all know Hawaii has 4 main islands. Daddy and Mommy visited Maui before Andrea was born. We thought, just like many others, that Maui is more remote and isolated and Honolulu (O'ahu) is too developed. But we were wrong about O'ahu. If nature is your thing and you want a more outdoor experience, O'ahu has it too! Plus many other things to expect from the Hawaii islands: beach, ocean, city life and good food.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For little Andrea, who only has three and half years' experience of this world, this sunset is certainly stunning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 1. We just want to enjoy a layback Hawaii... When taking landscape photos, we normally arrive early and find a good spot, and then wait for the good lighting. In </span><span style="font-size: large;">O'ahu</span><span style="font-size: large;">, you don't have to, because the landscape is gorgeous all day long!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Andrea is getting on board, she looked concerned... Well she will find out soon how amazing the view is. And... WOW!</span><br />
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By accident, we found a hidden heaven - the tree tunnel. That's how Andrea called it. Why? Take a look and you'll know why. This nice drive is not mentioned in any popular tourist guide, but we think it is the best among all the popular places we visited that day, including Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay. <br />
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Day 3, this is our route.
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We all thought there will be lots of turtles at Turtle Bay, but no luck that day, only sand and blue ocean... Andrea is never disappointed when she is on the road, so she had fun : )<br />
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While we were scouting around, we found a perfect place for snorkeling - Shark Cove (GPS: 21.655839, 158.065086) The rocks created a natural pool protecting the strong waves disturbing the water. Colorful fishes are still free to come in and out through channels to the open sea. The clear and calm water makes Shark Cove perfect for observing tropical fish. You will see how we chase the Moorish Idols in the short video at the beginning of the blog... so much fun!<br />
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On your way back to Honolulu, don't forget to stop by Ray's Kiawe Broiled Chicken (GPSďź21.589378, -158.102653). You can smell it from far away, and its the best BBQ chicken on the island.</div>
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â¨Last but not least, we had some great ramen in Ramen Nakamura (2141 Kalakaua Avenue #1, Honolulu). There are tons of great Japanese Restaurants in Hawaii but we were so impressed by the soap at Ramen Nakamura. The following picture was taken after we finish the meal. We are not the kind of tourists letting the cell phone enjoy our meal before we eat, no way! So sorry no before-meal photos...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-37083187443831239272014-07-06T15:58:00.000-07:002015-08-20T16:05:24.865-07:00Travel | Family Trip to Tahoe on July 4th â All shots taken with iPhone!Andrea is turning 3, yeeeeeeah! Happy birthday! It is also the 4th of July weekend. We decided to head up to Lake Tahoe, one of my favorite places, to celebrate.<br />
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As known to my friends, I bring my camera bag EVERYWHERE I travel. For this very special trip with a lot to celebrate, I spent quite some time to organize my bag, making ensure all batteries were charged and memory cards were in good shape. Catastrophically, 3 hours after we took off, I found that I left the camera bag at home!! I wanted to punish myself by jumping off the car...relax, I did not. There is always a solution for a difficult situation. Look at the bright side. I pulled out from my pocket the only camera I had at the moment: my iPhone 5. Thank you Steve! Will I pull it off or disappoint Andrea? I don't know. It will be challenging because I have never used my phone for serious pictures. I was told many times that I don't need a good camera for good pictures; instead, I need good visualization. But I have always been SLR dependent. This time, I wonder how much I can achieve with this tiny lens on the phone. <br />
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Now, let the trip begin...<br />
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Tahoe is located on the boarder of Northern California and Navada. For the folks who live in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe holds a very special place in our heart. In the winter we come here to ski and snowboard; in the summer, we come here to swim, hike and camp. It was Lake Tahoe where I fell in love with nature wilderness and started landscape photography.<br />
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On our way to Tahoe, we took a rest at Donner Lake, which is located in Truckee, north of Lake Tahoe. Donner Lake has the unique blue color and surrounding forest just like Lake Tahoe, but boutique style. Here is the best spot to view Donner:<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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Reno is a city in Nevada and it is about 50 minutes away from Tahoe. People call it âThe Biggest Little City in the Worldâ. With many casinos and hotels, it is a convenient location to spend the night when someone cannot find a place to stay near the Lake Tahoe area. During non-holiday weekdays, you may find very good deals of nice casino hotels.<br />
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After a night of good rest in Reno, we headed to Lake Tahoe the second morning. I-80 West is the most popular route from Reno to Tahoe. But we recommend to take highway 431. On the way, you will find beautiful meadows and accessible forest for a short hike.<br />
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When you get on Highway 28 from 431, go southbound to circle the Lake clockwise. The view is better than the other way around in my opinion.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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Here it is, Lake Tahoe. Tahoe is an Alpine Lake; the water is ultra-clear. The surface area is 190 square miles and shore line is 71 miles. You can find many beaches and parks along the shore but what I love the most is to find a remote spot with lots of boulders, turn it into my private beach (for the day), and jump off the boulders into the cool water just like kids do. Come here to show your wild side in the wilderness!<br />
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Donât miss the Emerald Bay and Eagle Falls at southern part of the lake. Some of the best views are there within minutes of hike from the highway. If you have more time, hike up one hour to Eagle Lake (we did not visit this time).</div>
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We were back to our home on Sunday night July 6th. When I walked into the house, I saw my camera bag sitting on the floor near the door to garage... I think I learned a lot in this trip without my camera bag. It was a mistake (or wasn't?) but not as bad as I thought...Look at the bright side, my friends. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11181646171723819352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441692089294651947.post-44490643079344582152014-06-05T15:59:00.000-07:002015-08-20T16:08:24.486-07:00Volcanic Scenic Byway â Northern CaliforniaIn 2003, on my way back from a camping trip in the McArchur-Burney Falls, I saw Mount Shasta for the first time, from far away on highway 99. I was speechless by her beauty. The summit cone covered by snow has always been in my head. Ever since then, I have been waiting for the day to come back, take a closer look at her. This wait turned out to be 11 years long! Finally, this memorial weekend we visited Shasta & Lassen. Andrea said she was ready to go!<br />
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We took off around noon heading north from Fremont CA. 3.5 hours later we arrived at Redding. Redding is very convenient for visitors to Lassen Volcanic National Park and Mount Shasta. We decided to spend the night here. It has beautiful scenery of surrounding mountains and Sacramento River.<br />
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Circling the Lassen Peak there is a famous Lassen Scenic Byway which is a loop along Route 44, Route 36, Route 147 and Route 89. We followed along this scenic byway and stopped at the Paradise Meadow near the Hat Lake for a rest.</div>
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Leaving Lassen Volcanic National Park, we took route 89 towards McArthur-Burney Falls, which is the mid-point between Lassen and Mt Shasta. It was a short walk descending into the water mist which cooled down the temperature dramatically. I recalled the fond memories of my last camping trip here. Burney Falls is a unique waterfall because the water comes from springs above and at the fall, creating countless streams cascading from various vertical levels. Andrea played on the volcano rocks at the mist-filled basin for just 15 minutes before she felt too cold. Next time we will bring jackets. (Tips: the Burney Falls camp site is very nice and convenient. <a href="http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/mcarthurburney-falls-mem-sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120054" target="_blank">Reservation for campsites</a> and cabins must be made at least two days ahead of arrival)<br />
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Leaving Burney Falls, we continued our journey to Mt Shasta through a calming view of surrounding evergreen forest and the Mt Shasta standing up high in the distance ahead. Right before entering the city of Mount Shasta, you may want to check out âWayside Grillâ (2217 S Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt Shasta, CA 96067). The Rib Eye and Grilled Salmon Salad were cooked just right and quite moist. The grilled veggie was very flavorful. Andreaâs Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was above average (items on the kids menu are only for customers under 12 or over 65).<br />
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Even though we could see Mt. Shasta from the distance along the way, when we finally were there, the feeling was compelling. I just could not wait to the next day. The clear, dry summer night in California is perfect for photographing the milky way, but it can also be very chill in early morning. To find the milky way, I pointed the camera to the southern sky. The milky way splashed out between Sagittarius and Scorpius. Stunning!<br />
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Day 3, Mt. Shasta. The 15-mile Everitt Memorial Scenic Drive up the southwest flank of Mt Shasta is the best route to Mt. Shasta. The road beyond the Bunny Flat will be closed until late June. A short hike from the Bunny Flat trailhead was still very enjoyable. From here, backpack campers can hike up 1.6 miles to <a href="https://www.sierraclubfoundation.org/what-we-fund/horse-camp/visiting-horse-camp" target="_blank">Horse Camp</a> for overnight camping. If you wish, you may climb all the way to the peak from Horse Camp. Looking at the peak of Mt. Shasta, I think I understand mountaineers' feeling of accomplishment when standing on the top of a mountain.<br />
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We have seen different views of majestic Mt Shasta in a short trip, and much more yet to experience. I will come back. Next time, I will not wait for 11 years long!<br />
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Flying and driving are not the only options to travel long distance. Nowadays, people seem to forget about traveling by train. Based on our personal experience, it is actually a surprisingly fun way to travel.<br />
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Most people in the San Francisco Bay Area heard about Amtrak. Few may have taken Amtrak to travel short-distance, but not many have had the experience of overnight travel with Amtrak. Amtrak is a national railroad passenger system that connects 896 cities and locations. Many major cities can be reached by Amtrak, for example, San Francisco, Oakland, San Joes, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Washington DC, New York and Miami.<br />
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For many reasons, I never enjoyed flying. Most urban airports are similar. Rushing through security, and waiting for boarding is not fun. Then another couple of noisy hours spent uncomfortably in your seat with depressingly narrow space. Trying to sleep in the plane is the worst. I feel even more tired after sleeping, if I can sleep at all. For the opposite reasons, I am a fan of travelling by train.<br />
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Most of time on a train, there is no cell phone reception, no Wi-Fi. After a short while of getting used to it, I actually like it. With no Facebook, no emails or even phone calls, I spent much more time watching my daughterâs silly and funny moves, playing with her, talking to my wife, and enjoying the stunning view outside. You will always make friends on a train, to exchange stories to someone sitting next to you in the observation car or in the dining car. Because of the limited seats in the dining car, normally passengers were asked to share tables for a group less than 4 people. This is a better way to know someone than reading his/her Facebook stories.<br />
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Technologies make our lives much more efficient and fast-pace but it could also overwhelm us with too many information. We are so occupied with what our smart phone allows us to do and forget about the point of travelling with family. Is the travel about the family or Facebook messages and work emails?</div>
Yes, it is much slower than flying, but I enjoyed every minute, even the time doing nothing. And the best part, my experience and memory of the trip is enriched and complete fun. No need to black out the part dealing with security, waiting, and the fatigue of travelling by air. Maybe for these very same reasons, there are still people out there like to travel by train. Faster is not always better.<br />
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We crossed California, Oregon and Washington by train, from Emeryville, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) to Seattle. We enjoyed the view of Pacific Coast, Cascade Range and Mount Shasta. Passengers are welcome to get off the train when it stops at larger stations to take a stretch break. </div>
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23 hours later, at 9PM, we got off the Seattle station enjoying the smell of the cold air in this northern state (yes itâs cooler than the Bay Area). We decided to spend a night in Seattle, then the next morning, fully rested, we rented a car and drove to Vancouver, BC.</div>
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Vancouver in spring is amazingly colorful. You see flowers everywhere. For the love of nature, we decided to go for a hike outside the city. Near the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, we found a beautiful provincial park at the end of Capilano River.<br />
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This is a natural salmon hatchery site. It was not the salmon hatching season but hiking here is refreshing as we were surrounded thriving trees and lives. Walking slowly into the deep woods, we heard not just the birdsâ chirping, but also the sound of plants growing. After a pleasant hike, I feel fully charged with the natureâs abundant energy. This is the reason I love to be in the nature so much.<br />
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We headed back to the city and visited Stanley Park before sunset. To the locals, Stanley is like the Golden Gate Park to SFâers and the Central Park to the New Yorkers. Every major city needs a place like this to allow people to slow down, retreat, recharge and re-balance, so that we are ready for the new challenges ahead. In a fundamental way, we have always been like this. We need the Mother Nature to remind ourselves how much we are alive.<br />
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So next time when you travel for vacation, take a slower pace, and switch off the cell phone apps to enjoy the trip. I hope you will like the different travel experience.<br />
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