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December 25, 2006 Off

Mendocino (part 2)

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From the back garden of the Alegria Inn there’s a pathway down to the beach. There was a heavy storm the night before we arrived, hence lots of grotesque looking seaweed and driftwoods washed up ashore. Fortunately the weather was perfect when we were there. One of our hiking trail’s destination: lighthouse.

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December 25, 2006 Off

Alegria’s breakfast (Mendocino)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area

We stayed at a house that’s part of the gorgeous Alegria bed and breakfast place for 3 nights. There’s no TV or internet (gasp!). There’s only a fireplace and an old style radio which we can get like 1 or 2 stations. We end up playing lots of chess, reading and drinking wine ^^;; Every […]

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December 24, 2006 1

Mendocino (part 1)

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We’re staying at Mendocino for 3 nights. It’s beautiful coastal town right by the ocean that’s about 3+ hours drive North from San Francisco. It took about 1-2 hour drive on a windy road in the midst of tall redwood forest to get to Mendocino. The town is small and we could walk to places […]

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December 24, 2006 1

R&G Lounge (San Francisco Chinatown)

By in 04: SF+Bay Area

Soy Sauce Chicken is really good! The meat is very tender and I love the sauce a lot! Very flavored yet not too salty. Salted fish chicken and Bean curd in clay pot and Tender greens in broth with shredded ham are both a bit light for my taste but still good. We stayed a […]

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December 24, 2006 Off

Big Sky Cafe (San Luis Obispo)

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Jon and I went on a 5 days trip to San Francisco and Mendocino. On our 6-7 hours drive to SF we stoped by San Luis Obispo that’s about halfway in between for brunch. Big Sky cafe is a favorite among the locals, especially their brunch. Portobello Mushroom Benedict: roasted mushrooms and tomatoes over holland […]

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