Bodega Bay with Family

Bodgea Bay, just north of Point Reyes, has lots to offer, including whales that are feeding on krill just off Bodega Head. Crowds of people lined the cliffs to watch the whales spouting and slowing moving through the water. Crashing waves, sandy beaches, dairies and cattle ranches that run right down to the ocean, friendly people, seafood restaurants . . . we didn't run out of things to do!


My sister Carol flew up to San Francisco and joined us in Bodega Bay. Nephew Kurt Munzinger and his family, wife Lauren and three-year-old Max, drove up from San Francisco, too. Max is showing Carol how to select an app . . . he loves computers!


Lauren, Kurt and Max in front of a bell tower behind the community center in Bodega Bay. The bell tower is dedicated to children everywhere and built in memory of a seven year old from Bodega who was murdered in Italy by highway robbers. His organs were donated to seven Italians whose names are inscribed on the largest bell along with the boy who died. The bells were donated by churches and people from Italy, the largest of which was blessed by the Pope.


Max had fun in the RV!


On Saturday night, we drove to Tomales Bay and had dinner at Nick's Cove. The restaurant juts out over the bay and a long pier leads to a boat shack where there is a cozy fire and drinks are served. It's filled with old motors, fishing gear, a 1950s era gas pump, as well as a row boat that hangs from the ceiling.


The Munzingers stayed at The Inn at the Tides. The sunny weather was perfect for enjoying the pool.