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diff --git a/public/tyler-and-blaise-california/index.html b/public/tyler-and-blaise-california/index.html deleted file mode 100644 index db0819b..0000000 --- a/public/tyler-and-blaise-california/index.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,375 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE html> -<html> -<head> - <meta charset="utf-8" name="viewport" content="width=80ch"> - <title></title> - <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"> -</head> -<body> - -<h1> -<a href=http://blaise.zone>blaise</a>-<a href="../">memories</a>/tyler-and-blaise-california -</h1> - -<hr> - -<h1> -Tyler and Blaise visit California -</h1> - -<p> -Tyler and Blaise used the Memorial Day holiday as an excuse to take off work for a week and explore California. -This vacation was especially special coming off of COVID-19. -The timing was perfect and both travelers greatly enjoyed their vacation! -</p> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-05-29><a href=#2021-05-29>2021-05-29 Saturday</a></h2> - -<p> -Saturday both Tyler and Blaise traveled to San Fransisco, rented a car, and made their way to Jim and Tracy's house. -All the flights were packed and masks were required everywhere. -Still, signs of COVID restrictions being lifted were everywhere during the trip. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-packs.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise packs as lightly as possible for the trip. This is his first time camping by plane.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-airport-mask.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise prepares to board the plane in Milwaukee.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./rental.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Blaise sits in the rental car as they pick it up.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./banana-leaf.jpg"> - <figcpation>Tyler and Blaise enjoy a wonderful meal at Banana Leaf restaurant in Milpitas.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-05-30><a href=#2021-05-30>2021-05-30 Sunday</a></h2> - -<p> -On Sunday Tyler and Blaise visited Claire Till & Family in Napa. -Afterwards they traveled to San Ramon, where Tyler lived until middle school. -The sunset was wonderful passing over Grizzly Peak on the way back to Jim and Tracy's house. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./grizzly-peak.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Blaise looks across to San Fransisco from the top of Grizzly Peak.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Later Sunday Night Jim and Tracy returned from Hawaii. -It was good for everyone to connect. -</p> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-05-31><a href=#2021-05-31>2021-05-31 Monday</a></h2> - -<p> -On Monday Tyler and Blaise traveled to their first campsite: El Capitán State Beach. -They drove down along Highway 1, experiencing the majesty of Big Sur. -It's absolutely incredible how many miles of unspoiled coastal road there are. -It was a little bit foggy, but still stunning. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-sur.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Big Sur as viewed from the car.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -The El Capitán campsite was great. -Very private and a great location close to the beach. -The only regret was showing up to late---by the time Tyler and Blaise explored the beach it was already dark and setting up camp was challenging. -Tyler slept in the car since they needed to leave very early the next day. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./tyler-beach.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler views the ocean from the small beachside cave.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-beach.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Blaise enjoys the beach.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./sunset-beach.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Sunset at El Capitán.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-06-01><a href=#2021-06-01>2021-06-01 Tuesday</a></h2> - -<p> -On Tuesday Tyler and Blaise woke up very early, with much travel to do. -The pair first drove to Ontario CA, where Tyler's father lived. -They met with Tyler's uncle Ralph and family for several hours. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./tyler-ralph.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler and his uncle Ralph at Ralph's home in Ontario CA.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p></p> -After leaving Ralph's house around 13:00, Tyler and Blaise headed to their second campsite in the Sequoia National Forest. -It was another stunning drive through the valley and up into the hills. -Cows sometimes stood on the road. -</p></p> -<figure> - <img src="./pair-seqioua.jpg"> - <figcpation>Tyler and Blaise pose in-front of one of the many picturesque valleys of Sequoia.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./cows.jpg"> - <figcpation>Cows block the highway at sequoia national forest.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> -Finally, with time to spare, Tyler and Blaise arrived at their second campsite: Holey Meadows. -There was no running water, but the site was quiet and gave the pair a real forest experience. -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./holey-meadow.jpg"> - <figcpation>The meadow of Holey Meadow.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./holey-car.jpg"> - <figcpation>Tyler and Blaise first arrive at Holey Meadow.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./holey-camp.jpg"> - <figcpation>The campsite with both tents and hammock setup.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-06-02><a href=#2021-06-02>2021-06-02 Wednesday</a></h2> - -<p> -On Wednesday Tyler and Blaise were able to sleep in and have an easy morning. -Once packed, they made their way to the Trail of 100 Giants, a famous destination in the area. -As promised, the trees were huge. -The pair visited Dome Rock (not the famous one) on the way out of the park. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-roots.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise poses in front of the root system of a fallen tree.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./tyler-tree.jpg"> - <figcpation>Tyler poses in front of a giant tree.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./tyler-dome.jpg"> - <figcpation>Tyler sits on top of dome rock.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Leaving Sequoia, Tyler and Blaise traveled to a hotel in Ridgecrest CA for the night. -East of Sequoia felt like the beginning of real desert. -Ridgecrest is a funny little town, and the pair were able to get supplies at WalMart and a meal at Denny's. -The hotel was a little sketchy, including a painted-over sign. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./ridgecrest-driving.jpg"> - <figcpation>The drive to Ridgcrest really felt like desert.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./ridgecrest-hotel.jpg"> - <figcpation>The hotel in Ridgecrest.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-06-03><a href=#2021-06-03>2021-06-03 Thursday</a></h2> - -<p> -Waking up early, Tyler and Blaise head to Death Valley---their final destination. -Checking the internet one last time gave warnings of extreme summer heat. -The pair chose to camp at a somewhat remote campsite with a slightly higher elevation: Mesquite Springs. -They drove directly to the site and set up. -Amazingly, they ended up having the entire campsite to themselves! -It was windy and 113 deg F once the pair were done setting up camp. -Luckily the wind never returned. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./death-valley-sign.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler and Blaise pose on the Death Valley sign.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./mesquite-arrive.jpg"> - <figcpation>The travelers arrive at Mesquite Springs and choose a campsite.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./mesquite-tyler.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler poses next to his tent at Mesquite Springs.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Tyler and Blaise visited the welcome center and came up with a plan for their two days in the park. -They spent the rest of Thursday visiting Dante's View and Badwater Basin. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./dante-blaise.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Blaise poses on Dante's Peak.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./dante-tyler.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler views Badwater Basin from Dante's peak.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./badwater.JPEG"> - <figcpation>The water of Badwater Basin.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Returning to the campsite, Tyler and Blaise were able to enjoy showers using the campsite hose (a huge luxury in Death Valley!) and a wonderful desert sunset. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./mesquite-sunset.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Sunset at Mesquite Springs.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-06-04><a href=#2021-06-04>2021-06-04 Friday</a></h2> - -<p> -At around 4 AM Friday morning Blaise saw a lightning storm in the distance. -There was no rain, as far as he could tell. -</p> - -<p> -The campers woke up at sunrise Friday morning for their second day in Death Valley. -They needed to be on the trail early to do some hiking before the heat of the day. -Their first destination was Ubehebe Crater. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./mesquite-sunrise.jpg"> - <figcpation>Sunrise at Mesquite Springs.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./crater.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Ubehebe Crater.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./crater-caution.jpg"> - <figcpation>A caution sign along the edge of Ubehebe Crater.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./crater-tyler.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler poses at the edge of Ubehebe Crater.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./crater-baby.JPEG"> - <figcpation>A smaller crater nearby.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./crater-baby.JPEG"> - <figcpation>A smaller crater nearby.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./crater-blaise.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Blaise walks along the edge of Ubehebe Crater.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Next, the pair visited the sand dunes. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-dunes.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Blaise visits the sand dunes.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -Finally, Tyler and Blaise drive through Titus Canyon. -Along the way they visit the small town of Beatty NV for cocktails. -Titus was surprisingly wonderful and definitely worth it despite the rough driving conditions. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./titus-car.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler poses next to the car at the entrance to Titus Canyon.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./titus-tyler.JPEG"> - <figcpation>Tyler poses in-front of a rock formation in Titus Canyon.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -A family from France were the only other campers Friday night. -They stayed in a rented "Minnie Winnie" camper. -With no clouds in the sky, the stars were absolutely amazing at the campsite. -It was a fitting end to a wonderful trip in CA. -</p> - -<hr> -<h2 id=2021-06-05><a href=#2021-06-05>2021-06-05 Saturday</a></h2> - -<p> -Tyler and Blaise woke up early to put down camp and drive to Las Vegas to catch our flights. -Even though masks weren't being worn in most places, signs of COVID were still to be found. -The gambling machines at the Vegas airport were socially distanced. -</p> - -<figure> - <img src="./gambling.jpg"> - <figcpation>Socially distance gambling machines.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<p> -In total the travelers drove 1806 miles. -In total Blaise spent $1,565.97 on this vacation, not including durable supplies that will be used again. -</p> - -<hr> -<p> -<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">CC0</a>: no copyright -</p> - -<hr> - -<p style="display:inline;"> -built 2021-07-25 16:47:25 -<div style="float:right;"> -<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/">CC0</a>: no copyright -(<a href="https://git.blaise.zone/website/memories.git/">source</a>) -</div> -</p> - 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