Presidents' Day Roadtrip

yay so it's road trip again after the long hiatus from the previous roadtrip. this time the group got alot bigger. Its a whooping 13 of us. Singaporeans, Hong Kongers, New Zealander and guest appearance American. So with one 7-seater and a jeep we're off to San Francisco. Anyway here's a quick review before i get back to my work (argh):

Day 1 (2/13/2010)

Drove through the night again and arrived in San Francisco in the late morning and headed right to Fisherman's wharves (pier 39). San Fran is really a city of steep hilly roads. Parking was such a nuisance. But it's really a bustling city filled with life in the words of kiwi friend. Anyway the day was spent lazing and soaking in the ambience of Pier 39, visiting the Aquarium and finally our CNY dinner at chinatown in a canto restaurant. Food was sooo yummy and the firecrackers set off by the shophouses was exhilarating.

Day 2 (2/14/2010)

Finally finally after the previous failed attempt, we made it to Napa Valley. Visited this winery that's in a castle. Castello de amora. :) really lovely architecture and nice view overlooking the green pastures n hills. And lovely lovely wine collection of cos :)

Then it was lunch at Bounty Hunter and we finally finally had our beer can chicken this time. Whee ~~ :)

the famous beer can chicken

Drove back to San Fran but was caught in a traffic jam. crappy night but all was made up with this massive huge pillow fight near pier 1. A really funky annual event that San Fran has but it was pretty bloody too. Saw a couple of pillows with blood stains on them. How violent people are goodness. But apart from that, it was really quite an amazing sight. The entire square was covered with white feathers and white feathers dancing in the wind making it seems just like snow.

lame shot taken off Lombord street

Day 3 (2/15/2010)

Drove through the night yet again and arrived in the wee hours at Point Lobos State Nature Reserves. Had some photo-taking sessions at a few scenic spots and set off for a yummy japanese lunch before the insane race against time drive back to San Diego in order to return the car in time which we failed. Failing to return on time, we decided to extend our rent and just take our time. Stopped at Korean Town in LA for dinner before finally completing the roadtrip past midnight here.