California!

Sorry: didn't have internet and have been so busy lately.  I finally have a minute to do a photo update!

I made it into Oakland 2 weeks ago and am working at a nursing home here.  Thus far I really like the Bay Area and might just stay for a bit.

My farewell Arizona sky

 Our new digs.  We both stretched a lot when we got here after our 12 hour car ride!

 This building is super-secure and has a gym, pool, outdoor grills, theater, and display kitchen for entertaining.  Fun!

Last weekend I explored Golden Gate park and then went up the coast a bit.  Gorgeous!

Bay Area "microclimates" are amazing: you can see the front and the sunshine line!

 I thought about brightening this pictures, but it wouldn't be a fair representation.

The Golden Gate Bridge is spectacular!

 Across the bridge....

 Last Sunday I went to the San Rafael Farmer's Market (supposedly the best) and then went hiking.  Not as scenic as Sunday, but still pretty neat.  The ocean was just beyond the hills in the distance and the bay was behind me.  I just love being near water!

Brent came through SF on his way to San Diego: what a great surprise!!!

You can barely see it, but the Golden Gate is in the right corner of this photo, which I took on the opposite side of the bridge.  I also went to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens yesterday, which was so pleasant!

Today was Mass at San Rafael Mission and then the Farmer's Market, and now a bit of relaxing and getting ready for the week.  Love, love, love you!

xoxo