Sunny California

I went out to San Francisco with my co-worker, Amanda, a couple of weeks ago to attend the Direct Marketing Association conference.  We got in Sunday afternoon in order to do a little sightseeing.  We rented a car and headed up the coast.  What a beautiful state.

Going Strong

Rock N Roll Half Marathon

Runners on the boardwalk as the near the finish line of their 13 mile run.

Reflections

Dana watching for dolphins at Fort Story.  I love the scene in the reflection of his glasses. 

New Cape Henry Lighthouse

New lighthouse as seen from the top of the old lighthouse

Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

This lighthouse sits on an active military base - Fort Story.  Our car was thoroughly searched before we were granted access to the base (all compartments opened & searched, mirrors to check under the body, etc) - interesting experience.  

This structure was the first completed federal construction project by the new US government.  The lights helped travelers navigate safely into the Chesapeake Bay until the late 1800s when another lighthouse was built some 300 yards away, which still serves the area to this day (picture tomorrow).