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Thursday, 11/10/18: Today, the day we didn't want to think about yet, arrived. The last day of vacation. How quickly 4 weeks can pass. First, we had to check out of our...

On our way to the 17 Mile Drive, we stopped at the Chicken House. The first look already lived up to its name: fresh chicken halves rotating on a skewer over a crackling fire....

Wednesday, 10/10/18: 6.00 o'clock..... and my first thought: 'Damn, 1 cider too many the night before'. Nevertheless, we managed to be at Old Fisherman's Wharf No. 1 at 8.15...

Tuesday, 09/10/18: Today we made our way on the Pacific Highway to Monterey. Unfortunately, we were initially welcomed by gray clouds. Near San Simeon, we initially made a...

Until 9:00 PM, Mo's BBQ was open, but we arrived 15 minutes before closing. Steffi wasn't hungry, so she didn't order anything. I ordered a 3-rib combo with beans, slaw, and...

Monday, 08.10.18: Before we headed towards Pismo Beach, we stopped by Santa Monica Pier in the morning again. In daylight, we had a different impression of the pier, where there...

Sunday, 07.10.18: Today, we devoted ourselves entirely to the metropolis, or rather specifically visited a few obligatory tourist magnets that were important to us. Since we...

Saturday, 10/06/18: After another breakfast with the best view from our balcony overlooking the harbor, we headed to La Jolla Cove. Here in the beautiful bay, hundreds of seals...

A local gave us the tip to try the BBQ at Grand Ole. For $5 per person, you can bring your own drinks, including alcoholic ones. The restaurant itself is located in a former...

Thursday, 10/04 - Friday, 10/05/18: San Diego, 1.4 million inhabitants, not far from the Mexican border. First, we went over the Coronado Bridge to the peninsula of the same...

Wednesday, 03.10.18: After spreading out despite only one night in our huge accommodation and then packing everything up again in the morning, we went back out into the heat....

Just before closing time at 9:00 p.m., we were lucky enough to make it to Rib Co, where we encountered a very friendly server. Sitting outside, we had the main road next to us,...

An early start was out of the question. We wanted to be in Joshua Tree National Park early. After a quick stop at the deli counter in the supermarket (today we were going to...

Monday, 01.10.2018: Today it was time to leave the Grand Canyon. The destination was Twentynine Palms. However, we decided to take a little detour to visit Route 66. After an...

Sunday, 09/30/18: Today our car should have a day off. We planned to hike about 15 km from Mather Point to Hermits Rest. The weather initially cooperated as well. Drinks and...

Saturday, 29.09. The alarm clock went off as usual at 6:00 a.m. Packed our things and off we went on our way to the Grand Canyon, first to Horseshoe Bend. After a one kilometer...

Friday, 09/28/18:This morning we started very early, as we had booked a tour in the Lower Antelope Canyon several weeks ago. We were supposed to be there at 8:00 a.m., and the...

Thursday, 09/27/18: Today we started very early because we wanted to be at Zion National Park around 8 a.m. The park itself is one of the most visited in the USA, where visitors...

Wednesday, September 26, 18:Bye, bye Las Vegas ... should have been. But before that, we wanted to get rid of our broken monster tire that we had been carrying around with us...

Monday, 24.09. - Tuesday, 25.09.18:On these two days we gave the car a break and left it in the hotel's garage... um, well..., actually we wanted to take a break after 1 week...

Sunday, 09/23/18: Yaaaay, today we went to Death Valley. A long-standing dream.... to drive through the Death Valley... We started our journey without breakfast and made our way...

The smokehouse was located across from our motel. However, despite it being a Saturday evening, there was hardly anyone around. Steffi ordered a Beef Brisket Sandwich. I...

Saturday, 22.09.18: The alarm clock rang - like every morning - at 6:00 am. Quickly open the curtains and enjoy the view of the mountains. Then it was time to shower, have...

Friday, 09/21/18 After a quick breakfast, we headed to the local supermarket, because today we were going to BBQ at Tenaya Lake. It took a while for us to make a selection....

Thursday, 20.09.18: After breakfast, we set off highly motivated to Yosemite National Park. The navigation system suggested the fastest route, the shortest route, or the most...

Finally the time had come. Already 3 days in the USA and still no real BBQ. So off to the 4505. You order inside the building, eat outside where some beer tent tables are ready....

Wednesday, 09/19/18 Today was the day. The farewell from SF was imminent. However, we still had to walk to the car rental first. Out of the hotel, crossed the street, and there...

Tuesday, 18.09.2018: First of all: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, little sister!! All the best for your 28th birthday and lots of kisses from San Francisco ♡♡♡ .... belatedly through the blog...

Monday, 09/17/18 Today we explored SF by bike. We started from Fisherman's Wharf along the water just before 9am, initially aiming for the Golden Gate Bridge. Unfortunately,...

Sunday, 16.09.18 The first full day in SF was ahead. Get up, mini breakfast at 8 o'clock and then go to a terminus of the Cable Car near Union Square. SF has a total of 3...