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Before takeoff
June 3, 2006




The road trip started even before hitting the road; here I am atop the Berkeley Hills, reading tour books about the USA.




The sun eventually sets, and I close my books.




Heading through the Bay Bridge construction mess...




...to pick Christine up at the airport - fresh from Sydney, Australia.




Some initial shopping, to equip ourselves for the great outdoors.




Yep, this one will do.




But you can't visit the Bay Area without checking out a few must-sees.




One of many tourist traps in the city.



















I certainly don't mind - I always enjoy a trip to the city.




Clam showder....must see what all the fuss is about.




Alcatraz









a view from the outside




Actually the first time I walk on the bridge....I'm always on my bike these days.




This new camera is a lot of fun.
Zoomed out...




...zoomed in!




You also get much better portraits with a powerful zoom lens.




sliding down the crooked street









riding cable cars




better night shots




....well, most of the time.

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