San Francisco

I know I'm a bit late, but I had a wonderful time. San Francisco was one of the best trips I've been to here in the USA. I think its a stop of a lifetime, and I recommend you go there too! Make sure to go to:

-The Golden Gate Bridge (Some people get lucky enought and walk it)
-Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill (maybe you'll find some parrots)
-Fisherman's Warf and Pier 39 (see my video below)
-Sonoma Valley (a beautiful place, and a great stop if you like wine!)

Here's a short video I took while at Pier 39 of the Sea Lions. Enjoy!

The Wedding Day

Well, I'm back at home! I haven't had access to the WWW the last couple days, but I thought I'd cue you guys in on my trip-

Well this is where I left off: The wedding day is here! Before the big day, we went to the Sterling Vineyard where we saw how wine was made. The vineyards were quite interesting and had a great view. After touring the wine making process, we went for a quick dip in the pool.

When the time finnally came, we went to a vineyard near Calistoga for the wedding. The view was amazing. They served pulled pork sandwitches w/ homemade rolls, mango quesadillas, and fresh squeezed lemonade. Yumm..

[[The wedding wasn't on the ocean.. I just liked this picture ->]]

I'll write about the rest of the trip soon.

Muir Forest

Yesterday was a long day of travelling. I got up at 3:45AM and had to catch my plate at 6. It was a long and exhausting morning, but finnally we got to San Francisco and the Golden Gate! On our way to St. Helena (where we're staying), we went to Muir Woods; home of the world's tallest trees; the Redwood. Some of those trees were thousands of years old; quite a lifetime. But was even more fascinating was that there were once 2,000,ooo acres of Redwood forests, but now there are only 150,000. Interesting..

We checked into our hotel; a very homey-cheery little place. There are grapevines surrounding the resort. They've even got a swimming pool and a small little hot tub. Later, we got together with the rest of the family, and had dinner at the Calistoga Inn. I had Pasta Avocado, which was pretty garlicy. But, it was a nice place.

It was 12:00 our time once we turned in. Now, we're going to a kid-friendly vineyard with a couple of my wild cousins. See Yah!

Time for San-Fran!

Dear All,

Well, I know I haven't been keeping this blog very up-to-date, but I plan to blog some of my trip to San Francisco (I'm leaving tomorrow!). My cousin is getting married, so I'm going to miss two whole days of school. The wedding is going to be in a vineyard, somewhere outside of San Fran, where my cousin works. I'm staying one night out there, and two nights in the city. I can't wait!

Anyway; I found did this quiz on HungerMovement.org on how I "will change the world", (see the results below) and hope you'll do the quiz too! (Email me your results, too!)

A go-getter like you knows the world’s problems aren’t about to fix themselves. And if no one takes the lead, how can any real change happen?

Courageous and hard-working, you have a talent few others share. No doubt, when you enter anything from a party to a classroom to a boardroom, the spotlight turns your way. And with your ability to motivate and inspire, why shouldn’t it?

Could the history books potentially read Gandhi, Mandela and you? It’s possible. When it comes to combating world hunger and poverty, you’re just the sort who can affect change. Whether you enlist your friends to help build housing for the poor, or organize an anti-hunger rally on a college campus, a leader like you has the special knack to make things happen.

Find out how you will change the world.