Present and Future Vacations.......

Sunrises, Sunsets and Views:  Saba and France...

Still have a couple more days here in gorgeous Saba....check out these views from the house.   Beautiful views of a sunset and an afternoon view.

Had time to watch today's mountainous stage of the Tour de France, which went through the area we'll visit in September - the Pyrenees on the Spanish border.  Yep, already looking ahead to the next vacation!  Below are screenshots from today's stage in that area - beautiful, small roads and towns - great for bike riding.

More Saba Diving!

Here are some great photos that Shelley took during dives from the past couple of days here in Saba.  It's a beautiful underwater world, but watch out for the sharks!  (only joking....)

Mike diving in Saba

Short (2 foot) shark - harmless.....really!

Underwater tunnel at "Torrance" dive site in Saba

Saba Visit

July 11th

Great visit so far with Jeff and Shelley in Saba!

We dove today and hiked a bit - nothing but hills to drive or hike.

Shelley and Jeff hiking to "Sulphur Mine", Saba

Jeff and Shelley's house at "Hellsgate", Saba

Dive spot off Saba - "Torrance"

We're here in Saba!

Mt. Diablo.....x 2!

I had a great ride with about 15 people this past Saturday, June 23rd.  Yes, we climbed this mountain twice!  What for?  Some for "fun" and others to train for the upcoming "Death Ride" in a few weeks.

It's a toughie, but the good thing is that it was MUCH cooler than last weekend....down in the 60's vs. 100+ last Saturday!  Here are a couple of pics....and you know where to find more!

Starting the 11 mile climb from the North Gate

Much of the gang at the top of Diablo

THE WEEKEND.....

 

Congrats to Brendan!

Berkeley High School - Class of 2012!

June 15, 2012 Graduation

800+ grads at the Greek Theatre - UC Berkeley

Brendan after graduation with "the goods"

Caryn and Mike with the new grad.....yay!



AND A HOT SATURDAY BIKE RIDE>>>>

No matter which thermometer you read, (111.2 or 107 degrees),
it was still bloody hot for a bike ride today in the Bay Area!!

Why 2 computers, you ask?  I just got the big one this week as a gift and
can't part with the small one yet!

Morgan Territory Rd. AND Mt. Diablo....we did 'em both!

Mike, Marius, Mathias and Jules.

(June 9. 2012)

Lookout tower at the top of Mt. Diablo

Mathias cresting the Mt. Diablo "driveway"  (17% for 200m after 11 mile climb....ughh!)

Marius, Mathias, Jules and Mike at the Ranger station (1/2 way up)