Pro pics

Okay, I wasn't going to get pregnancy photos taken (aside from Mikie snapping photos every time I am not looking) but I saw a deal when we were in California and of course, I can't resist these things! Plus, I thought it might be nice to get some taken in San Fran since we got engaged there. So, here you have them!

California coast - part 2

Like I said, it would not be that hard to live here; it's like Vancouver, only no rain! I suppose that's also known as a drought.

We loved Pacific Grove! Lots of houses with character (ahem, old, but nice).  

For example

The main part of town, complete with a super cute movie theatre that still does half-price Tuesdays ($5!). Of course, they did not have any working toilets that Tuesday night, which sent panic to the masses and caused people to seek out cafes and restaurants to go before the show, causing toilets everywhere in the town to back up! Perhaps I'm slightly overdramatizing the situation but it was concerning. All I know is that I had to eat a lot of salty popcorn to cope.

This hike in Carmel Valley reminded me of the hills in Italy.

Our airbnb accommodation... supposedly John Steinbeck's house at one point. I hope you know who he is because we didn't (at first, although we did recognize the names of the books he wrote). 

Are you sure there will be a good view at the top of this hill Mikie? I am not sure I can climb anymore. 

Actually, there was and not a bad place to have a tennis court either!

We took lots of individual photos since we haven't given in to the selfie stick craze yet. 

California coast - Part 1 (our last trip before baby!)

Wow. It feels like it's been a while since our world travels and I guess it has! While we have done some short trips close to Vancouver, we decided that we wanted one last (childless) trip a bit further away...so California coast it was! We flew into LA, rented some gas consuming crappy car (Mike shuddered and spent half the trip pointing out every Tesla we passed), and drove up the coast, stopping in Big Sur, Pacific Grove and finally San Fran. But just because we'll have a little one soon doesn't mean we'll stop this travelling frenzy... does it?

A word of advice: don't tell the customs agent that the purpose of your trip is "baby." Answers such as "vacation, visit with friends, etc." will suffice. 

Reunited with Dr. Lin, who gave us a dashing tour of Pasadena and introduced me to some sumptuous frozen yogurt. Wish I could have more. Really wish I could have some now actually.

Driving up the coast, we stayed in a converted airstream in Cayucos for a night, courtesy of airbnb. Fun!

A requirement of mine

Mike had fun playing with the viewmaster.

It was pretty windy out but Mr. Neufeld decided to brave the outdoor shower. I just took photos and refrained, opting for a "camping look" instead.

Not a bad view for breakfast. 

Continuing on, we stopped at a beach on our drive up the coast and encountered a few of these creatures. Cindy, "Wow, I don't feel like I look super big in this photo." Mike, "That's because you're standing next to an elephant seal." Aha! 

King

Queen

I could live here.

Time for a hike!

The man is cooking us some wienies. 

Bixby Bridge (supposedly in a lot of car commercials)

Mount Robson - July 2014

Here's hoping I can inspire you to do this hike through our photos!

We are still looking pretty clean here!

First camp

Looks at these crazies! I think I will pass...that's too chilly! 

Not a bad spot for breakfast. :)  

I could barely keep up with these Neufelds! 

The "I haven't had a shower but I've been wearing a hat" look.

Just 5 mins Mikie, just let me sit for 5 minutes. :) 

Mmmm... pretty tasty korma!