Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz (and the surrounding area) over the years Marc works in Santa Clara quite often. Sometimes I go along and we stay in Santa Cruz. It’s about an hour commute, but Marc likes the change from the boring hotels in “Silicon Valley.” We stay at...
Vancouver & Victoria, B.C. Canada

Vancouver & Victoria, B.C. Canada

September 6 – 13, 2018 We spent the first two days of the trip at a conference in Vancouver to get updated on the latest info on my SCAD heart condition (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection). Then it was time to go sightseeing. Taking the mini ferries is a...
Paris, France

Paris, France

December 9-17, 2017 A week in Paris (Detailed travelogue at the bottom after the photos) Hyatt Hôtel du Louvre The view from our hotel room. The Louvre to the left and to the right. Ready to visit The Louvre  Christmas spirit at Notre Dame  Pont Neuf (oldest standing...
San Juan Bautista, California

San Juan Bautista, California

October 7-8, 2017 We stayed overnight at Hacienda de Leal: https://www.liveloveleal.com/stay/hacienda-de-leal The boutique hotel offers spacious rooms with charming rustic mission decor and a simple but nice complimentary breakfast, which can be eaten in the pleasant...
Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

March 1-5, 2017 (Includes J Paul Getty Center, Disneyland, Korean Friendship Bell, and Wayfarers Chapel) I joined Marc on his work trip in L.A. to meet with an artist and view the unveiling of his newest art installation. We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott Los...