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Luke's Graduation 2009

A trip from January 17, 2009 to February 12, 2009, travelling to San Francisco, San Francisco County, …

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Travelling holiday flying from Brisbane to San Francisco then Yosemite NP, Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Tucson, San Deigo and Los Angeles

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Sat 01/17/09 (day 1)

Australia to San Francisco

Flight to San Francisco from Australia was uneventful although we experienced quite a bit of turbulence. Arrived around midday (still Saturday) and caught a taxi to our hotel - The Chelsea Motor Inn in the Marina District.

We actually had a view of the Golden Gate Bridge from our room.

Beautiful day - walked down to Fishermans Wharf area and everyone was taking advantage of the warm weather.

Purchased the CityPass which gave us unlimited rides on public transport as well as a 1 hour cruise under the bridge and around Alcatraz Island and we managed to catch that.

Had a clam chowder in a sourdough bowl at the Boudin bakery although Toby opted for the chlli

Finished the day by catching a cable car then walking back to our motel.

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kornmaiden (View kornmaiden's trips)

Hi:

We visited Arches, Canyon Lands and Moab last summer. Very hot at that time, be sure to drink lots of water. I would allow most of a day at each park. There is much to see and it is SO beautiful. As for San Fran and some of your Western US visits, take a look at my Western US trip. We leave June 10 this year and will be adding journal comments and pix as we go along.

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Susa (View Susa's trips)

Mandy you are welcome. I wasn't sure who I was talking to and 21 is far behind me as well!! Your teenagers will have a great time.

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Lewonda (View Lewonda's trips)

im planning a trip to vegas in june any suggestions

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Mandy (View Mandy's trips)

Hi Sandi - thanks for the ideas - I think we may add another day in Vegas. We are travelling with 2 teenagers so we won't be doing the partying etc. (but then, we are not 21 anymore either :)
Cheers, Mandy

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Susa (View Susa's trips)

Hello- I think it is so great how you are planning your trip so far in advance. I can tell you are very excited. Well, I live in the San Francisco Area and your days in SF look good. I can't think of anything else you might want to do since I don't know you BUT you have hit the main tourist spots. I am also very familiar with Las Vegas. I am there several times a year and I love that city. The only thing I can say about your plans in Vegas is you might not have planned enough days there. It is huge and a lot to see. Alot of fun! Are you going to be 21 while you are there? If not than that leaves out any partying at any of the cool bars but you need to see Paris and the Eifel Tower. You can go to the top. You will see what I mean when you get there. Just a suggestion about an additional day there. Vegas isn't for everyone and if you are not 21 that leaves out a lot.

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