California Again

One of my missionary companions came over from Paris for a visit, and Benson let me take off to California with no kids for five days! It was so much fun. Cecil and I hadn't seen each other since I saw her in Paris 4 years ago, so it was a great reunion. We started in Salt Lake and drove to California, and we had free accomidations at my Mom's house in between sightseeing. We spent our first day in San Francisco. We saw many attractions noted below:
1. Coit Tower-it was fun to go up to the top and see all of S.F.
2. Bay Cruise-a boat cruise of the bay (fun, but cold).
3. Pier 39, shops, crab chowder and fun.
4. Riding the trolly from Ghiradelli to Union Sqaure.
5. Shopping at Union
6. Driving down Lombard St.
7. Baker beach in Presidio
8. Driving across the Golden Gate Bridge.
9. Muir Woods (Redwoods)
10. Downtown Sausilito.
The next day we relaxed and talked of old friends and the mission, then enjoyed In-n-Out Burger (well I did, but she actually prefered Wendy's). We shopped a lot, Cecil really likes to shop. We went to the Jelly Belly factory, and through Sacramento on our way back. On the way back we talked almost the whole way, it was great, kinda like being back on the mission again. Going five days without the kids was weird, yet refreshing. It's nice to get away, but it's always great to come home to your family.
Check out the seven pics on the right!