Christina visiting: 20-26 October, 2002

After a conference in the US, Christina came to visit us in Palo Alto. We did the usual sightseeing, went to Monterey to the Aquarium, had a walk in the Bay Lands, etc.

Greg's family visiting: 27-30 September, 2002

Kay, Holly and Emily visited us for a couple of days in Palo Alto.
We did some sightseeing in the City and went up to Sonoma Valley for a day of wine tasting.

Day Hiking among the Redwoods: summer, 2002

Went for a day-hike to the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve in the foothills.
I don't remember trail details, but the hike under the redwoods was great, we saw a bright yellow banana-slug and had very dusty feet at the end.
:-)

Backpacking in Henry Coe: May, 2002

We went backpacking for two days in Henry Coe State Park. (For the 2nd time, I think, last spring was the first time but without camera?)
Starting from the southern Coyote Creek Entrance, we made our way to Kelly Lake, where we pitched the tent at a little side-arm, had a relaxing swim and Greg did some fishing.
We went back out the next day.

typical Henry Coe

refreshing swim in Kelly Lake

camp site near Kelly Lake

Christmas in Las Vegas: 24-30 December, 2001

We went for the holidays to Las Vegas. Stayed at the Sahara, at the northern end of the Strip. Greg brought a table-top plastic Xmas-tree for the room, very fitting.
Had a great time wandering around, checking out the other hotels and casinos. Had planned to rent a car for a day trip, but all were booked. Went to see The Blue Man Group. GREAT!
Very few white faces in Vegas on the 24. and 25. The place got more and more crowded towards New Years. We left before then.