San Fran Day 2

We started our first full day with a trip to Muirwoods.  

Biggest clover I have ever seen!

It was pretty chilly for this Mississippi girl.  We started out with coffee and hot chocolate!  We also had our first experience with being "green" in California.  They did not have lids or straws for your drinks. I am sure this cuts down on litter too.  The cashier boy was just a tad bit rude about it...

Anyway, the trees were HUGE!  Everything was so green.  We just leisurely walked the trail for a while...

After walking the trail for a bit, we came to a sign that gave directions to two different trails.  We decided to do the LONG trail that supposedly had an ocean view.  We passed a man who warned us to turn around.  He said the way we were going was basically a giant staircase for MILES.  We thanked him and kept walking.  

We rounded the corner, and saw what he was talking about.  We thought, you only live once right?  How often are we in San Fran?  It can't be that bad... Right?  WRONG!  We hiked up hill for MILES!  

The picture doesn't do it justice.  It was tough.  I was kind of excited for a chance to work some of the baby weight though ;)

While the view at the top was pretty, we never saw the ocean :(  We did see some unusual flowers though!  

Finally back to the bottom of the mountain!

 After we finally found our way back to the bottom, we browsed the gift shop.  I REALLY wanted to buy this bowl made from the wood of a redwood tree, buuuuut the one I picked out was about $400!  I'll take a $6 coaster thanks ;)

We ate lunch at Bar Bocce in Sausalito.  Gorgeous view!

Over all a fun day!  We headed back to the hotel to get ready for the welcome dinner at the Exploratorium!

 Fun night at DELICIOUS chocolate dessert!