Trip Home For A Wedding and More

[aging one]

So we left on May 6th for our daughters wedding in Big Sur Ca. First stop as always is at my friend Mikes house in San Rafael Ca.



So wonderful to have a place to stay that feels like home



Nice the NBA playoffs are on at night and you can drink alcohol rather than coffee during the early morning games here.





The bar and the bartender behind it. She pours a mean drink.




Took the first few days to tour around Marin county. Mostly out in west Marin. A beautiful day about 20 during the day. The Marin Cheese Factory pond.



Drakes estuary




Cypress grove leading to an old Marconi radio station that was used in the past to communicate with ships approaching the bay.



Soon it was the 9th so we headed down to Big Sur for the wedding.



My daughter chose the venue and we had perfect weather.



The father and the bride.



One beautiful bride if I do say so myself.



Mother and maid of honor the brides twin sister.



The bride, the groom and the proud mom.



Just a stunning setting right on the Pacific. The bridesmaids, and groomsmen.



The morning after. Comparing a wedding to an engagement ring. The brides sister will marry here in Thailand in March of next year.


The wedding was on a Saturday and the newly married couple took off Monday for Switzerland and Italy for their honeymoon. We took off for Arizona, and Sedona and the Grand Canyon.

[Joe 90]

Congratulations AO.

Great pics!

[klong toey]

Nice family photos thanks for sharing.

[Looper]

Epic odyssey, AO

Stunning landscape for a wedding with gorgeous photos

The last one is a gem

[Edmond]

Lovely.

If the hubby's job ever goes south he can get a part in a Brooklyn coming of age movie.


How was the ride in the Urus? Did you get to stomp the gas?

I remember he had a Ferrari 488 and Lambo Gallardo last time.

[aging one]

Still does. Got a couple more. Boys and their toys.




Cute little Bentley convertible and a Corvette as well.

[Edmond]

f'kin 'ell.

[Stumpy]

Great Pics. Congrats to the Bride and Groom. Thanks for sharing. Such a beautiful area and stunning weather. Oh yeah and outstanding IPA's and Tequila. Pics like this make me want to hop a plane and hang out for awhile.

Cheers AO

[aging one]

So Monday the 12th we were off to Arizona. Nice flight on AA to Phoenix where we picked up the rental car. No time there as it was hot, dry hot the wife cant take so off to Sedona.

[BLD]

Great stuff..what a proud daddy day for sure both of You're daughters are absolutely stunning,as is you're wife. You're not looming to shabby either. Wishing them both the best of luck

[Topper]

Congratulations AO!!!!!! I remember your daughters crying because they had to cut their hair for M1. Time flies fast.

[malmomike77]

Congrats to the bride and groom AO, didn't you get homesick for crowds of people and plastic blowing everywhere you visit

[Neverna]

Nice family photos, ao. And congratulations to the happy couple.

[DrWilly]

Awesome pics of a great trip!

[bsnub]

Another fantastic trip home, it looks like. Cheers AO!

[qwerty]

Congratulations!


Your daughters look lovely and you and your wife must be very happy.

[aging one]

So the first morning in Sedona we were up early to tour the Red Rocks, specifically Bell Rock, and Castle rock. We took off hiking just after 630am to get some photos in the early morning light.



As the day went on the colors became more vivid.



Which way to go?



We stayed out of the hustle and bustle of Sedona in Oak Creek which is much more laid back. Nice road leading to Sedona.



Overlook of Sedona with the red peaks listed.



The next morning we left for the Grand Canyons South rim, something I have always wanted to see. In no way do photographs do justice to its size and sheer majesty.





Interesting example of erosion



The Colorado River was well full and flowing through the canyon



Made it down a ways in the Canyon, but its not easy. You go down along switch backs as the canyon is so steep. Problem is going down is not easy, but coming back up hundreds of meters is not easy.


So darn big, blows the mind.



Still smiling after walking 12 K, along the rim. An easier of a walk as it is 70% flat.

[BLD]

Pretty sure nobody on hear will try to fat shame ya AO. damn you 2 look a picture of perfect health. My hat goes off to both of you

[nidhogg]

Awesome photos, and congratulations to your daughter.

[DrWilly]

The Grand Canyon looks amazing.

[tomcat]

...congratulations to the bride and groom...