Birthdays are the best.
Especially with Vegas.
I’d have to start by saying that it a scary time to be celebratory. I’m so sad for the world, and most recently for Nice. My sister is traveling there right now; I am so very grateful she’s ok.
Secondly, I’m grateful to be in San Fransisco for my birthday with Vegas. I don’t have many words, so I’ll leave you with some pictures from our hike across to Golden Gate Bridge.
It was cold and windy but truly stunning.
Don’t tell Vegas… I’m posting a rare pic of her. 😉
By the time we hiked from our hotel allllll the across the bridge, we were starving. All in we did nearly 10 miles yesterday. Just walking in the wind is exhausting, btw.
Naturally we stopped for drink and a burger salad at Napa Valley Burger Co. once we got to Sausalito. Burger. Salad. It’s perfection.
Then we caught the ferry back to San Fran… but not before some chocolate. The shop was called Pick Me Up. Perfect name for chocolates, no?
I think my favorite was the cardamom orange.
So that’s the beginning of the birthday trip! I’m so very grateful to be here with the love of my life in the beautiful place. Today we start our drive down the coast.
Hug everyone a little tighter today. xo
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I can’t believe I’m 33… when did I get past 21?!
Have you ever done an urban hike?
What has been your favorite age so far?
happy birthday!!! my favorite age is still 22 but my thirties have been fun (and interesting) to say the least!
Thank you! My 20s were… interesting… LOL!
We are forever 21 my Love, didn’t you know? Happy Birthday my favorite American Bestie. Say hi to Vegas and btw I am jealous of that Burger Salad Burger.
FOREVER YOUNG! xoxoxo
urban hiking or biking is my fav..esp if there is food or beer involved at the end. happy birthday dear 🙂 have a lovely weekend. love.
Ha! It’s like the carrot on a stick. 🙂 Thank you!
Ah! SF is a bucket list place for me! I hope you’re having a beautiful birthday! Since I just turned 20….I’ll get back to you on which is best 😛
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Laura! 🙂 It looked like such a beautiful day. What a gift to be alive and be spending it out in creation. :o) You don’t look 33, by the way. You look so happy. So thankful God made you and Vegas.
You are the sweetest… thank you!!!
Oh yes, and I’ve never done an urban hike. I don’t think I have anyways. : ) And my favorite age… Well, 23 would be I guess, cause I’m 23 this year. It’s amazing, but this last year has been such an amazing year of sorrow and yet so much joy. :)))
Happiest of birthdays!
In my head I’m still 21-22 and then I speak to someone that age and realize I am most definitely 34. The picture of the bridge with the fog is gorgeous.
I am the same way. It’s a disturbing realization! Or how about when you see a “kid” you think is like 16 and find out they’re 24? Oy.
I hope you had a great day! And I’m glad your sister is okay <3
Thanks Tara! She’s safely back in the States now.
Happy Birthday!!! What a great b-day gift – I LOVE SF, my favorite city!! We’re currently working on trying to move there! Looking forward to seeing more of your pics!
Have a great time! Glad your sis is ok!! 🙂
Are you really?! It’s a gorgeous city, and there’s SO much to do there. I can’t wait for the next trip.
Thank you! 🙂
I’ve only done the bridge walk once, although I’ve been to San Francisco many times
i was in Nice 3 days before the attack, but a change of plans and I was almost planning to be there the weekend of. it’s frightening for sure. why does all of this happen?!
but, lets focus on happy stuff, too! that orange cardemom chocolate sounds ahmaaaazing. i love chocolates with a bit of a refreshing note! and happy birthday <3 <3 i'm turning 21 in march, it's crazy!! but, i am in italy now 😉 and i have to enjoy the culture here right?! lol
That’s so scary… I’m glad you’re okay! I’m beside myself with all of this. I can’t understand how anyone could do any of this.
But yes, that chocolate was amazing. And you in ITALY right now?! Jealous. We’ll be there on 2 months!!!!!
Favorite age. So far, I would have to say 50 (probably b/c I expect to stay at that age forever!) 🙂 Happy happy birthday and thanks for the advice to hug everyone a bit closer today.
I’m telling Vegas that… next year is her 50th and she’s dreading it. Thank you! 😉
It’s the new 30!
Daaang woman, I wanna be you when I’m 33! 😉 And tell Vegas she should be in more pictures- you two are smokin!!
Thanks Michelle!!!! 33 is shaping up to be an awesome year. 🙂
I’m loving all your pics on Instagram – it looks like an amazing trip!
I think my favourite age so far has been 30 (aka the past year) – moving to Australia was incredible and my biggest life experience to date!
I can imagine moving to AUS would be a highlight! Depending on the election outcome here, we may come join you. 😛
Well you would be welcomed with both arms here! And hey, Australia changes their prime minister so often it’s a running joke! So even if you don’t like them, they quickly get the boot – they certainly don’t beat about the bush with politics here!
Happy birthday! Such pretty pictures you’ve made. I hope you had a wonderful day! XX
Happy birthday looks like an amazing trip.
And yes, they fly by. I am 34 and still remember turning 29 like it was yesterday. Yesterday.
Forget 29… I’m like “when did I get past 21?!” 😉
Thank you!
my birthday is a week. Can i come over and we repeat this?
Please?
Looks like a wonderful start to your birthday trip lady! I’m sure that you’ve been drinking some fabulous wine 🙂
I’m so glad you’re having an amazing time on your trip. Tell Vegas I said she rocks!
She says she knows. 🙂
San Francisco is such a cool city–what a fun place to spend your birthday! The fog over the bay is so incredible.
Also, cardamom orange chocolate? Heck yeah.
It was SO much fun… but the drive down the coast was even better. Such an amazing part of the country!