The Family List

We've come to the conclusion that we should treat every free day as if it's a mini-vacation. Since there are things we want to do and places we want to see while we're in the Bay Area and we're not sure how long we'll be here, we've decided to make a list. My family gets into our groove and when left to our own devices. We visit the same restaurants, hike the same trails, go to the same places and do the same things over an over. It's always those places that we've enjoyed again and again. Knowing this about ourselves, we've made a working list of things to do and places we want to visit. When the weekend comes around or if we can get away for a few days, we break out the list and decide what adventure we're going to go on as a family.

The List (so far)

1. Explore Wine Country (English Muffins in Napa, Wine Tasting and Good Food)
   
2. Visit Grandma Laurie and Grandpa Jack (we're closer than we've been in a while)
3. Mt. Diablo (incl. Black Diamond Mine Tour and hopefully see a tarantula in the wild)
4. Find and Explore a Ghost Town
5. Explore San Francisco (Fisherman's Warf, Streetcar ride, Gharadeli, Tea House, Science Center)
6. Angel Island
7. Alcatraz Tour
8. China Camp
9. Cave Exploring
10. Boat Shows (whenever they happen)
    
11. Prospect for Gold
12. Explore some Caves
13. Visit Lake Tahoe
14. Jack London State Park and ruins of his home
15. Bolinas
16. Olive Oil Tasting in Healdsberg
    

I would encourage everyone to make a list and be on a mini-vacation at every opportunity. Many of the items on our list are free or don't cost much. I will do my best to blog about our adventures from the list.