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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, …
Travelling holiday flying from Brisbane to San Francisco … More  
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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Day:
01/17/2009 to 02/12/2009
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Sat 01/17/09 (day 1) - San Francisco

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San Francisco

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San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States
Sat Jan 17 10:00am - Tue Jan 20 9:00am
Notes
Arrive SFO approx. 10:30am
Transfer to motel - drop off luggage.
Buy a San Francisco City Pass $59/adult, $44/youth
http://www.citypass.com/city/sanfrancisc…
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Chelsea Motor Inn

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Tudor style Motor Inn, slate mansard roof, bay windows, modern amenities; located in the Marina District.
Hotel
2095 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123
United States
(415)563-5600
Sat Jan 17 11:00am - Tue Jan 20 9:00am
Notes
RESERVED - 2 DOUBLES
Total cost for 3 nights $284 14%tax (2 doubles) Breakfast NOT included - Information from chelseamotorinn.com
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Blue & Gold Fleet

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Blue & Gold Fleet is one of the most popular ferry services in the Bay Area, serving thousands of tourists and local …
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Blue & Gold Fleet
Jefferson St & The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
+1 415 705 8200
Sat Jan 17 3:00pm - Sat Jan 17 4:00pm
Notes
Purchase CityPass - cruise is included
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Sun 01/18/09 (day 2) - San Francisco, San Francisco County

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Lombard Street

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This picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight tight turns along a single block. They twist at very acute angl …
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Lombard Street
Lombard St & Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Tourist info: +1 415 391 2000
Sun Jan 18 9:00am - Sun Jan 18 10:00am
Notes
About 1.5km from Chelsea Motor Inn - could see it before we go to Alcatraz
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Cable Cars

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Once the most popular from of public transportation for early San Franciscans, the cable cars have become a major …
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Cable Cars
401 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94102-4522
United States
+1 415 673 6864
Sun Jan 18 10:00am - Sun Jan 18 12:00pm
Notes
Included in City Pass
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Alcatraz Island

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No longer a prison for some of America's most dangerous offenders, Alcatraz is part of the National Park Service and …
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Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco County, CA 94111
United States
+1 415 981 7625
Sun Jan 18 12:00pm - Sun Jan 18 3:00pm
Notes
*** RESERVED 12:45PM TOUR *** BE AT FERRY BY 12 NOON
ALCATRAZ CRUISES - PIER 33
The only way to get to Alcatraz is by a ferry operated by Alcatraz Cruises, LLC. They are located on The Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street - just a bit south east of Fisherman's Wharf.
Day trip departs around 9:30am and 10:15am - cost $24.50. Night trip departs 4:30pm, includes guided tour etc. - $31.50. Tour is approx 2.5 hours

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
When in San Francisco public transportation is the best way to get around. The Muni F Line runs along Market Street (east) then turns north on The Embarcadero, and runs right past the ferry terminal (on your right) and then on through Fisherman's Wharf.
Tickets are $26 each (Youth are same rate as adults)and depart approx. every half hour.
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Fisherman's Wharf

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Fisherman's Wharf remains one of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations. The Wharf consists of a long, co …
Thing to Do
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Tourist info: +1 415 391 2000
Sun Jan 18 2:00pm - Sun Jan 18 8:00pm
Notes
Go to fishermanswharf.com website and print off discount vouchers for many attractions. There is a lot to see and do here, the wax works and Ripleys are just suggestions. There are many others
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

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Santa Rosa native Robert Ripley, born in 1893, became an internationally famous traveler, artist, and storyteller kn …
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175 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133-1201
United States
+1 415 202 9850
Sun Jan 18 3:00pm - Sun Jan 18 4:00pm
Notes
Toby would enjoy but is a suggested activity only.
Admission approx $15 each
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Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf

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A trip to San Francisco is not complete without a trip to this attraction at Fisherman's Wharf . It features a vast …
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145 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94133-1200
United States
+1 415 202 0402
Sun Jan 18 4:00pm - Sun Jan 18 6:00pm
Notes
Suggestion only
Adults approx $13, Junior $10
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Mon 01/19/09 (day 3) - San Francisco

Blazing Saddles

Bike hire
Thing to Do
43 1/2 Pier
San Francisco, CA 94133
USA
415-202-8888
Mon Jan 19 9:00am - Mon Jan 19 4:00pm
Notes
BIKE THE BRIDGE TO SAUSALITO AND RETURN VIA FERRY
This easy ride is fun for beginners to advanced. Follow the bike path from our shops, over the Golden Gate Bridge, downhill to beautiful Sausalito and return via ferry.

Time: 1-1.5 Hours
Distance: 8 mi/13 km to Sausalito

Bike hire is $7 - $8 per hour or daily rate $28 - 32
One way ferry - adult $7.10, child under 18 $3.55
NB/ Return ferry ride included in San Francisco City Pass
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Golden Gate Park

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In the late 1800s, a Scotsman named John McLaren transformed more than 1,000 acres (405 hectares) of sand dunes into …
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Golden Gate Park
Stanyan St & Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
+1 415 581 2559
Mon Jan 19 10:00am - Mon Jan 19 3:00pm
Notes
Include this on the bike ride

Also, the California Academy of Sciences is here and worth a visit - admission included in City Pass.
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Golden Gate Bridge

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An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching ov …
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Golden Gate Bridge
Lincoln Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94129
United States
+1 415 921 5858
Mon Jan 19 1:00pm - Mon Jan 19 3:00pm
Notes
Bike across the bridge - catch ferry back - ferry ride included in Citypass
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Tue 01/20/09 (day 4) - San Francisco, El Portal

Car Hire

Pick up car Tuesday 20 Jan
Transportation
320 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA, USA
Tue Jan 20 9:00am - Fri Feb 6 5:00pm
Notes
BOOKED
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Yosemite View Lodge

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Yosemite View Lodge is located on the boarder of Yosemite national Park and along side the Merced River. Our 279 …
Hotel
Yosemite View Lodge
11136 Highway 140
El Portal, CA 95318
United States
209-379-2681
Tue Jan 20 4:00pm - Thu Jan 22 9:00am
Notes
RESERVED
Book on Yosemite motels website - cheapest rate is $95/night mountain view room
http://www.yosemite-motels.com/yosemitev…
Total cost @ $210 including taxes
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Wed 01/21/09 (day 5) - Yosemite National Park, Wawona

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Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, CA, United States
Wed Jan 21 7:00am - Wed Jan 21 5:00pm
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Tunnel View

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This breathtaking and spectacular sight is located on Highway 41 just north of Wawona, and just south of the Valley …
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Tunnel View
Wawona Rd
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 1000
Wed Jan 21 8:00am - Wed Jan 21 10:00am
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Bridalveil Falls Day Hike

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About half a mile round-trip, this trail can get crowded in summer, but it affords breathtaking views of the falls, …
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Bridalveil Falls Day Hike
Bridalveil Falls parking area
Wawona, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Wed Jan 21 8:00am - Wed Jan 21 10:00pm
Notes
May be closed some Winter days - check before going
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Thu 01/22/09 (day 6) - Sequoia National Park, Exeter, Bakersfield

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Sequoia National Park

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Designated in 1890, this national park features many trees, which are named after famous United States Generals …
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47050 Generals Hwy
Sequoia National Park, CA 93262
United States
559-565-3341,888-252-5757
Thu Jan 22 11:00am - Thu Jan 22 4:00pm
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Exeter

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Exeter, CA, United States
Thu Jan 22 2:00pm - Thu Jan 22 3:00pm
Notes
Drive through this town on the way to Bakersfield. Has lots of great wall murals
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Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield

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Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield is located approximately five miles from Buck Owens Crystal Palace and eight miles …
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bakersfield
4400 Hughes Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93304
United States
661-833-3000
Thu Jan 22 4:00pm - Fri Jan 23 9:00am
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RESERVED
Searched Yahoo! FareChase on 01/02/09 and found a price of $72 per room/night, for a stay between 01/22/09 and 01/23/09. Check for current fares and availability here: http://farechase.yahoo.com/hotelsearch?a…
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Fri 01/23/09 (day 7) - Las Vegas

Calico Ghost Town

Tourist ghost town close to Barstow
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Fri Jan 23 11:00am - Fri Jan 23 2:00pm
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Las Vegas

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Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, United States
Fri Jan 23 4:00pm - Tue Jan 27 9:00am
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Desert Rose Resort

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Located near the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, where there is non-stop excitement 24 hours a day, the Desert Rose …
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Desert Rose Resort
5051 Duke Ellington Way
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States
702-739-7000
Fri Jan 23 4:00pm - Tue Jan 27 9:00am
Notes
Reserved - 4 nights (prepaid)
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waggys (View waggys's trips)
Looks like very nice trip.
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Thank you for sharing your trip. I really enjoyed the photos.
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prettyladie (View prettyladie's trips)
I loved when I saw this because we are going for my son's graduation 2010 an his name is LUKE too.
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Bobby (View Bobby's trips)
Great trip. Makes me want to go out West again!
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Hispana (View Hispana's trips)
I want to do something like this for my graduation (:
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Matt N (View Matt N's trips)
Sorry about the trip thru the SJ Valley, Seq nat park is beautiful. but the Valley is just that the valley, Glad you got to see Vegas !!
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Maliks (View Maliks's trips)
hi to all its really amazinmg
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Saboo (View Saboo's trips)
crazy about it.i wish i see it one day
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Bhanumathi (View Bhanumathi's trips)
I like nature's beauty in any place. sceneries and good environment enough
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Jim721423 (View Jim721423's trips)
v good info thanks
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