A friend of ours runs a bed and breakfast outside Yosemite. Blackberry Inn. I
think it’s on the web at blackberry-inn.com. Never visited, but I don’t think
it’s inexpensive.
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On Apr 3, 2014, at 5:58 PM, Willie Wonka <alienspecimen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I admit that I don't post much these days, but I was really hoping to get
> some suggestions and not rely only on the Lonely Planet guidebook...
>
> .................................
> =================================
> 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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