Yesterday we met Mum and Dad's friends - Renee and Wayne. They drove down to our apartment to pick us up about 11am. Then they took us back to their place in Forest Knolls via the scenic route so that we could do some sightseeing on the way.

This is Renee and Wayne. (Wayne was the drummer in The Jim Carroll Band in the late 70's).

 

Our first stop was just before the Golden Gate Bridge.

After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, we went to Sausalito and stopped off for a drink at an Italian cafe. It was nice and warm and we were able to sit outside with our drinks. From there it was a trip along winding roads that climbed huge hills covered with trees. At times the road went along the side of the hills with a drop to the sea on the other side!

We stopped off again for some French Fries at Stinson Beach, which was quite empty that day. At weekends about 2000 people go there to surf and swim (though there were signs saying to beware of sharks!)

(By the way, that's a kite in the sky. It was quite windy.... but still very warm.)

When we got to Renee & Wayne's house, it was awesome!. It was build on the hillside, and surrounded by trees and green vegetation. Here is the view from the terrace.

Renee & Wayne looked after us ever so well. Thank you both. We also met some of their pets. Here are pictures of Sparky the cat...

... who is a bit poorly at the moment, but still managed to make us welcome, and Jenny the dog....

..... who has that "Got any more dog treats?" look!

Hester