goose Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 As far as cities go, SF is pretty. It's built on hills and surrounded on three sides by water. Drive an hour and you can be in farmland, wine country, or still in suburbia. Drive a few hours and you'll see some of the most gorgeous wilderness, tall mountains, and the tallest trees in the world. We are very ethnically and culturally diverse here. I think the city is slightly less than 50% white, and there are people from all over the world here, with large populations from eastern & southeastern Asia, and Central America. You can't throw a rock without hitting a good restaurant. The downside? It's probably the most expensive place in this country, there are thousands of homeless people, and public transit is less than ideal. The major reason SF is on my list is the gorgeous nature nearby. If I can read a map correctly it isn't that far a drive to Yosemite and Grand Canyon. But then I would have to take that drivers license. Yosemite is about three hours away, and I think you can get there via bus. The Grand Canyon is at least a full day's drive, and it would be easier to fly there. But if you're in SF make sure you spend at least a day exploring the coast. We have some sandy beaches here, but the real beauty is in the wild and mountainous coastlines.Good suggestions! San Fran intinerary: The City: Two daysYosemite: One dayNapa/Sonoma Wine Country: One dayRedwoods: One dayBeaches: One day There's your week! 5
troutman Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 As far as cities go, SF is pretty. It's built on hills and surrounded on three sides by water. Drive an hour and you can be in farmland, wine country, or still in suburbia. Drive a few hours and you'll see some of the most gorgeous wilderness, tall mountains, and the tallest trees in the world. We are very ethnically and culturally diverse here. I think the city is slightly less than 50% white, and there are people from all over the world here, with large populations from eastern & southeastern Asia, and Central America. You can't throw a rock without hitting a good restaurant. The downside? It's probably the most expensive place in this country, there are thousands of homeless people, and public transit is less than ideal. The major reason SF is on my list is the gorgeous nature nearby. If I can read a map correctly it isn't that far a drive to Yosemite and Grand Canyon. But then I would have to take that drivers license. Yosemite is about three hours away, and I think you can get there via bus. The Grand Canyon is at least a full day's drive, and it would be easier to fly there. But if you're in SF make sure you spend at least a day exploring the coast. We have some sandy beaches here, but the real beauty is in the wild and mountainous coastlines.Good suggestions! San Fran intinerary: The City: Two daysYosemite: One dayNapa/Sonoma Wine Country: One dayRedwoods: One dayBeaches: One day There's your week! Nice!, That would be really cool. Split it up and see so much other stuff besides the big city the whole time. 1
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it! 2
troutman Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it! :haz: If I were only 18 again. :P
goose Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it! :haz: If I were only 18 again. :P"Honey Tongue". We have to pin that to someone... 2
troutman Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it! :haz: If I were only 18 again. :P"Honey Tongue". We have to pin that to someone... Mr. Duck.
greyfriar Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 From my touristic adventures I can tell, the best way to explore America is to rent a car.The American countryside has lots of spectacular things to do and see.Plus, you're independent. If it's good, stay, if it's not, drive away. 7
goose Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 From my touristic adventures I can tell, the best way to explore America is to rent a car.The American countryside has lots of spectacular things to do and see.Plus, you're independent. If it's good, stay, if it's not, drive away.I feel the same about Europe. I love driving there! 3
troutman Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 From my touristic adventures I can tell, the best way to explore America is to rent a car.The American countryside has lots of spectacular things to do and see.Plus, you're independent. If it's good, stay, if it's not, drive away.I feel the same about Europe. I love driving there! Yep, You spend a lot of money and you must make the most of it. :D 1
x1yyz Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 From my touristic adventures I can tell, the best way to explore America is to rent a car.The American countryside has lots of spectacular things to do and see.Plus, you're independent. If it's good, stay, if it's not, drive away.I feel the same about Europe. I love driving there! Trains are great in Europe. I love falling asleep on a rocking train. Although, taking a train from Germany to Auschwitz did feel slightly nerve-wracking. 1
greyfriar Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 How about skipping America and go to Toronto instead. Hang around in the Orbit Room, get stoned on Younge Street, visit the great historical Rush places...Toronto is a freaky town man. 1
Ancient Ways Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 As far as cities go, SF is pretty. It's built on hills and surrounded on three sides by water. Drive an hour and you can be in farmland, wine country, or still in suburbia. Drive a few hours and you'll see some of the most gorgeous wilderness, tall mountains, and the tallest trees in the world. We are very ethnically and culturally diverse here. I think the city is slightly less than 50% white, and there are people from all over the world here, with large populations from eastern & southeastern Asia, and Central America. You can't throw a rock without hitting a good restaurant. The downside? It's probably the most expensive place in this country, there are thousands of homeless people, and public transit is less than ideal. The major reason SF is on my list is the gorgeous nature nearby. If I can read a map correctly it isn't that far a drive to Yosemite and Grand Canyon. But then I would have to take that drivers license. Yosemite is about three hours away, and I think you can get there via bus. The Grand Canyon is at least a full day's drive, and it would be easier to fly there. But if you're in SF make sure you spend at least a day exploring the coast. We have some sandy beaches here, but the real beauty is in the wild and mountainous coastlines.Good suggestions! San Fran intinerary: The City: Two daysYosemite: One dayNapa/Sonoma Wine Country: One dayRedwoods: One dayBeaches: One day There's your week!Nothing wrong with this but I doubt it would be possible on public transportation.
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Go to Chicago and get shot. Come to Goatnut and get happy!
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 As far as cities go, SF is pretty. It's built on hills and surrounded on three sides by water. Drive an hour and you can be in farmland, wine country, or still in suburbia. Drive a few hours and you'll see some of the most gorgeous wilderness, tall mountains, and the tallest trees in the world. We are very ethnically and culturally diverse here. I think the city is slightly less than 50% white, and there are people from all over the world here, with large populations from eastern & southeastern Asia, and Central America. You can't throw a rock without hitting a good restaurant. The downside? It's probably the most expensive place in this country, there are thousands of homeless people, and public transit is less than ideal. The major reason SF is on my list is the gorgeous nature nearby. If I can read a map correctly it isn't that far a drive to Yosemite and Grand Canyon. But then I would have to take that drivers license. Yosemite is about three hours away, and I think you can get there via bus. The Grand Canyon is at least a full day's drive, and it would be easier to fly there. But if you're in SF make sure you spend at least a day exploring the coast. We have some sandy beaches here, but the real beauty is in the wild and mountainous coastlines.Good suggestions! San Fran intinerary: The City: Two daysYosemite: One dayNapa/Sonoma Wine Country: One dayRedwoods: One dayBeaches: One day There's your week!Nothing wrong with this but I doubt it would be possible on public transportation.That's what I was thinking. Plus, I'd factor in arrival & departure days as soaking up a big part of the city time.
Tombstone Mountain Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it!Here's the honey tonguehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zO_qy4pV60 Edited August 5, 2015 by Tombstone Mountain
ReRushed Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 NYC is an armpit. I can say it because I was born there, went to school there, raised my family there and work there. I still work there. Once, walking to the Port Authority, admiring the four foot piles of garbage bags and taking in the weird smells, I stepped in a greyish liquid with an orange tint. What the hell was it?!?!?! I love it, but I probably hate it more.
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it!Here's the honey tonguehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zO_qy4pV60It's a funny thing...I grew up in north Florida and the women sounding like that sound charming or at least familiar to me. But when men have that drawl I just think: redneck or at best "friendly good 'ol boy"
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 NYC is an armpit. I can say it because I was born there, went to school there, raised my family there and work there. I still work there. Once, walking to the Port Authority, admiring the four foot piles of garbage bags and taking in the weird smells, I stepped in a greyish liquid with an orange tint. What the hell was it?!?!?! I love it, but I probably hate it more.Well, Osaka (here) is an armpit, Saigon is an armpit, Hong Kong is an armpit, Bangkok is more like a crotch, etc. but that grittiness and rawness are part of what make those cities interesting. "Greyish liquid with an orange tint" you say you stepped in? Dude, that'd be a condiment in Asia. ;) 1
ReRushed Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 NYC is an armpit. I can say it because I was born there, went to school there, raised my family there and work there. I still work there. Once, walking to the Port Authority, admiring the four foot piles of garbage bags and taking in the weird smells, I stepped in a greyish liquid with an orange tint. What the hell was it?!?!?! I love it, but I probably hate it more.Well, Osaka (here) is an armpit, Saigon is an armpit, Hong Kong is an armpit, Bangkok is more like a crotch, etc. but that grittiness and rawness are part of what make those cities interesting. "Greyish liquid with an orange tint" you say you stepped in? Dude, that'd be a condiment in Asia. ;) Maybe so. I didn't take the opportunity to taste it!
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 NYC is an armpit. I can say it because I was born there, went to school there, raised my family there and work there. I still work there. Once, walking to the Port Authority, admiring the four foot piles of garbage bags and taking in the weird smells, I stepped in a greyish liquid with an orange tint. What the hell was it?!?!?! I love it, but I probably hate it more.Well, Osaka (here) is an armpit, Saigon is an armpit, Hong Kong is an armpit, Bangkok is more like a crotch, etc. but that grittiness and rawness are part of what make those cities interesting. "Greyish liquid with an orange tint" you say you stepped in? Dude, that'd be a condiment in Asia. ;) Maybe so. I didn't take the opportunity to taste it!Try it with deep fried pork spring rolls 1
goose Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 From my touristic adventures I can tell, the best way to explore America is to rent a car.The American countryside has lots of spectacular things to do and see.Plus, you're independent. If it's good, stay, if it's not, drive away.I feel the same about Europe. I love driving there! Trains are great in Europe. I love falling asleep on a rocking train. Although, taking a train from Germany to Auschwitz did feel slightly nerve-wracking.Oh dear! Sleeping on a train is a risk. Lots of thieves.
goose Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 And a little town called Goatnut shall lead the way. Our women speak with a honey tongue...you'll love it!Here's the honey tonguehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zO_qy4pV60I am happily married...I am happily married...I am happily married...
goose Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) As far as cities go, SF is pretty. It's built on hills and surrounded on three sides by water. Drive an hour and you can be in farmland, wine country, or still in suburbia. Drive a few hours and you'll see some of the most gorgeous wilderness, tall mountains, and the tallest trees in the world. We are very ethnically and culturally diverse here. I think the city is slightly less than 50% white, and there are people from all over the world here, with large populations from eastern & southeastern Asia, and Central America. You can't throw a rock without hitting a good restaurant. The downside? It's probably the most expensive place in this country, there are thousands of homeless people, and public transit is less than ideal. The major reason SF is on my list is the gorgeous nature nearby. If I can read a map correctly it isn't that far a drive to Yosemite and Grand Canyon. But then I would have to take that drivers license. Yosemite is about three hours away, and I think you can get there via bus. The Grand Canyon is at least a full day's drive, and it would be easier to fly there. But if you're in SF make sure you spend at least a day exploring the coast. We have some sandy beaches here, but the real beauty is in the wild and mountainous coastlines.Good suggestions! San Fran intinerary: The City: Two daysYosemite: One dayNapa/Sonoma Wine Country: One dayRedwoods: One dayBeaches: One day There's your week!Nothing wrong with this but I doubt it would be possible on public transportation.That's what I was thinking. Plus, I'd factor in arrival & departure days as soaking up a big part of the city time.Six day itinerary on a seven day vacation. Book tours for the excursions, or do it the Greyfriar way and rent a car for the day or two. Rent a wagon and sleep in it. EDIT: Or call me. I'll travel with him. Edited August 6, 2015 by goose 1
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) As far as cities go, SF is pretty. It's built on hills and surrounded on three sides by water. Drive an hour and you can be in farmland, wine country, or still in suburbia. Drive a few hours and you'll see some of the most gorgeous wilderness, tall mountains, and the tallest trees in the world. We are very ethnically and culturally diverse here. I think the city is slightly less than 50% white, and there are people from all over the world here, with large populations from eastern & southeastern Asia, and Central America. You can't throw a rock without hitting a good restaurant. The downside? It's probably the most expensive place in this country, there are thousands of homeless people, and public transit is less than ideal. The major reason SF is on my list is the gorgeous nature nearby. If I can read a map correctly it isn't that far a drive to Yosemite and Grand Canyon. But then I would have to take that drivers license. Yosemite is about three hours away, and I think you can get there via bus. The Grand Canyon is at least a full day's drive, and it would be easier to fly there. But if you're in SF make sure you spend at least a day exploring the coast. We have some sandy beaches here, but the real beauty is in the wild and mountainous coastlines.Good suggestions! San Fran intinerary: The City: Two daysYosemite: One dayNapa/Sonoma Wine Country: One dayRedwoods: One dayBeaches: One day There's your week!Nothing wrong with this but I doubt it would be possible on public transportation.That's what I was thinking. Plus, I'd factor in arrival & departure days as soaking up a big part of the city time.Six day itinerary on a seven day vacation. Book tours for the excursions, or do it the Greyfriar way and rent a car for the day or two. Rent a wagon and sleep in it. EDIT: Or call me. I'll travel with him.It's possible but he also didn't sound too jazzed about having to get a driver's license before all of that. Edited August 6, 2015 by JohnnyBlaze
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