Cooler temps, rain for the next two days!

A dip in temperatures, some light rain is going to be a issue the next few days! However we’ll manage.

Our daily schedule is walking to the parks near us, there is a few good ones close by! Ru falls asleep and Bunny gets to play! We found out today that Bunny wants other kids to play with so we didn’t stay long.

Food here is more than meat & potatoes, like most major cities there is a big variety to chose. Tonight we’re looking at Thai. We went to the market the other day and I got a Pastie, just like in the UP of Michigan!

Week 1 completed!

Me without a laptop, my iPhone is my only means of posting my blog, hopefully this style of text first and photos last will work !

Our first week away from our home is complete! This week was mostly a getting reacquainted week with the two grandkids that are here with us. Of course Bunny has warmed up to us quickly, but Ru is only a few weeks past being one, so with Abby it’s been no problems, however today was the first day she warmed up to me! Go figure! In all fairness she has had a touch of a fever and cold. Now Abby has a cold so we’re playing it low keyed!

Last night Abby & I did go out for some traditional Irish food and Celtic music & dancing! It was all great fun! We stayed out to 11pm! We’re turning wild!

Arrived in Dublin!

Early Sunday morning we arrived in Dublin and headed to Becca’s work to drop off our luggage, our check in time was not going until 3PM.

After a bite to eat, we headed out to be part of Dublin waking up! Before you new thousands of people people were out and about, holiday shopping has started!

Becca, Bunny, & Ru got in about 6:30PM and it was great to see them, it’s been a long time! Scout and Jesper will be here on the 22nd as Scout is in school now!

Lunch time, pizza was choice!

Chef Bunny.

Ru getting use to Gamma!

Today is our first day taking care of two grandkids alone as Becca was off to work for the day! All is good so far, more post to follow!

Upcoming trip to Dublin!

Happy to say that Abby and I are traveling to Dublin this Friday to see our family, new blogs soon to be posted!

2016 2.3 Adventure to San Francisco

Our summers adventure is winding down. Our base "camp" was metro San Francisco, with our last location having a beautiful view of the skyline of San Francisco.

Riding the Zoo train.

Scout & Gamma on a lion.

Our last full day with Scout was a trip to the San Francisco Zoo! We have always enjoyed Zoo's, when raising our own children and now with our grand children. This Zoo was really a nice one. Located in western San Francisco, near the ocean, we enjoyed a beautiful day, which at times a jacket was needed to stay warm. Train rides, a carousel, good fast food, and lots of exhibits, we enjoyed all! We ended our day at the Zoo with a carousel ride for Scout. She named her horse "Lucky Luke"! Scout and Gump enjoyed the ride very much!

Scout riding "Lucky Luke"

From the Zoo we made our way back over the Golden Gate Bridge, traffic was terrible, but we were heading to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, a kids museum. If you're ever out this way with young kids, this is a fun place to take them. Scout enjoyed a dish of ice cream(so did Gump & Gamma), with the Golden Gate in the back ground.

Having ice cream in the shadow of
the Golden Gate.

We'll be heading home this Friday, via Las Vegas. Jesper and Scout headed back to Sweden yesterday, while Becca had to stay to attend workshop's. So during the day we are taking care of Bunny. Yesterday we took the ferry over to San Francisco in the afternoon and met Becca for supper on the famed Fisherman's Wharf. Today takes the three of us for a day trip to Sausalito. Strolling and light shopping is the plan, along with a lunch on the water front. Wednesday we'll meet Becca up in Napa. We'll start the packing on Thursday, with maybe one more trip to the wharf. Friday we  drop Becca and Bunny at the Oakland Airport before heading South. A good time was had by all.

Scout & Gamma kissing in the back
yard.

Scout being a butterfly.

2016 2.2 Adventure to San Francisco

Day trip to Muir Woods

Time flies when you're having fun, it's Thursday July 7th, 2016! Today we're kind of "taking the day off", as no travel or touring events are on our schedule. We move to Mill Valley in two days, to another Air BnB rental. Not really looking forward to the move, but am looking forward to the new adventure!

Abby and Scout in a big Redwood

Last week we ventured out for a day trip to Muir Woods National Monument. We've been there before but wanted to go back to see the Redwoods. Abby, Scout, Bunny, and I were on our own! Becca & Jesper went into the city so we dropped them off early at the ferry. We had looked up on the net regarding Muir Woods and they advised early arrival as parking was limited. So an early start it was for us, but it didn't matter, as we drove South on the 101, signs flashed that Muir Woods parking was full! We arrive and I drop the girls off at the front gate and I find a spot to park off of the road about a mile away. Oh well, I need the exercise! We walked to the end of the path, all the girls handed it well, stop back at the park store to have hotdogs for lunch. Nothing is cheap in California!

Abby & tour guide, taste testing the White
wine!

Last Sunday, Abby and I took some time for ourselves, driving up to Wine country. We found a tour online for the Benziger Family Winery. A tour on a tram, wine tasting, and about 3 hours later we're hitting the road heading North through Sonoma County. The number of vineyards are amazing! We conclude the day by driving over to California Hwy 1. Wish I had my motorcycle out here for that road! Lots of twists and turns!

Abby viewing from the left field
foul pole.

The fourth of July is next and more time for Abby & John. Off we go to a Giants game at A,T, &T park. Our day begins by catching the ferry in Larkspur, which in turn takes us right to McCovey Bay at the stadium! What a beautiful field to watch a game at! I've been to about a 1/2 dozen stadiums, and by far this park is placed in the most beautiful setting as you'll see! Oh, for the views of the bay, ships, yachts, sailboats, and kayaks, all out enjoying the water! The park itself is a beautiful place to watch baseball!

Swimming with Scout

A day trip to the pool with Scout is enjoyable. Water temp is 81, air temp around 77, a sunny day just North of the Bay. We talk with a lady from San Francisco and she tells us she and her family came North for the day just to get some Sun! There seems to always be an overcast near the ocean.

Yesterday Abby, Scout, and me head North on CA 1, we spotted some seafood restaurants that we wanted to check out. We end up going to Nick's Cove. The setting was beautiful! The food was good, but not as good as anticipated.

Abby & Scout in Bodega, CA

We end our day trip in Bodega, CA, filming location of Alfred Hitchcocks movie, "The Birds"!

more to follow....

Bunny's selfie.

2016 2.1 Adventure to San Francisco

Our adventure continues on the West coast. Last Wednesday as we were going into the airport to pick up the kids, we noticed the change in the temp, when we left the valley it was 75*F, and once into San Francisco it had dropped to 60*F, we have to remember to pack a hoodie in the vehicle!

Saturday at the Pacific

Jet lagged basically over, sleep schedules close to being back to normal, allows a trip to the beach. Jesper having grown up near the sea, seeks the sea for relaxation.

It's chilly when we first get there, but warms up quickly. It's low tide so some exploration takes place by all. Crabs are seen, and beach discovery is taken in. A pleasant experience and relaxation unfolds.

Exploring by Abby and Jesper

Finding things to do out here are not hard. Taking the girls to the play grounds, walks through the forest are close by and often enjoyed!

Scout has acquired a passion for horse, so Gamma and Gump take her to a ranch for a pony ride. We are lacking nothing to keep us entertained. Coming up, 2.2......

Scout on Danny