Boys and Girls,
I need some help with planning a trip.
My son graduates from high school in June and has requested
that as a graduation gift, he wants to visit California; specifically San
Francisco, including a wide berth around it (including Yosemite).
Below is a rough itinerary that we would like to finalize as
soon as possible.
We need help with the following:
* Places to visit or avoid in the areas listed. With small
exceptions, we do not want to do “the tourist thing”.
*Accommodations, this is probably the most important one as
we would of course like to spend as little as possible unless something is
really worth it.
*Accommodations around Yosemite-Bode area. Originally, we
were going to camp, but since this is not a weekend trip, but our vacation, we
did not want to ruin the trip if the weather were not cooperating, so we
thought that the best idea would be renting something like a cabin for these
days. Please, suggest.
*Alex wants to explore abandoned towns. Besides Bode, what
else would you suggest in the area? He’s looking for abandoned buildings and
such and although Bode fits the abandoned bill, it a little sterile since you
can’t go inside most buildings. We still
intend on seeing it, but are looking for others. I understand there are old
mining towns in
the area and would like suggestions on which to visit.
*Originally, we had planned on visiting some places north of
SF. We changed this because Alex has no
interest in Point Reyes National Seashore. Are we missing anything else in
that area?
*Not so important, but if you have any suggestions for
places to eat along the way, feel free to suggest.
A little bit about Alex and what he enjoys:
* Old stuff, especially if abandoned.
*Old cars
*Outdoor activities such as hiking in woods.
*He wants to spend a few hours at a beach, but I know he has
in mind more of a So Cal beach atmosphere. San Fran may not have this, but a
little further south? Santa Cruz?
Now here is the initial itinerary in its entire glory.
Please, remember that this is still a rough draft. Your suggestions about
improvements are more than welcome.
Weds, June 25
Fly in, SF
Thursday
SF
Friday
SF or head down coast (need to get a rental car at this
point)
Sat
Down coast to Carmel, maybe Big Sur area (probably too far).
This is the day we’d like beach time somewhere. Drive inland a bit in the
evening to stay at hotel and save a little driving time the next day towards
Yosemite or stay on coast.
Su
Drive to western Yosemite (around 3 or 3.5 hrs.), explore
park, need place to stay
M
Explore most of day in Yosemite then drive towards Mono Lake
(maybe) (2 hrs.), sleep somewhere. Main
road in Yosemite should be open by now.
Tu
Go to Bodie Historical Site (45 mins) then head back to Mono
Lake area again and explore the eastern side of Yosemite. Does the eastern
side have much to offer or
should we head back to Yosemite valley?
W
This day is open. Good time for exploring abandoned gold mining towns. Or
maybe stay in
Yosemite another day. Was going to go through Napa and eventually on to Point
Reyes National Seashore but found out Alex is not that interested in it.
Th
This day is open. Good time for exploring abandoned gold mining towns or on to
something
else.
F--July 4
Explore area a little then drive to a hotel closer to the
airport, maybe with access to fireworks.
Sa
Fly home
OM content.
1. There are possibilities to meet with list
members (but I was warned that this will not be a photography trip.
2. I am bringing my OM1 which was recently in the
hands of our trustworthy John H.
Thanks in advance
Best
Boris
P.S. Bob, I know that you always get depressed when I post and it
doesn’t come to your email, so I cc’d you too. Let me know if you received it.
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