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This is a picture of me taken in San Francisco's Presidio, which used to be an army base but has always been a scenic area off the 49 Mile Scenic Drive in the North western corner of San Francisco. Behind me is the San Francisco Bay and the Marin Headlands. Marin County is the wealthiest county in the Bay Area. There are many hidden gems in Marin County. To get there, you cross the Golden Gate Bridge leaving San Francisco. For a wonderful drive, take the Coastal Highway 1 to Stinson Beach, a lovely little area to relax at. Or to Muir Woods or Hike Mt. Tam. If you continue up the Coastal Hwy 1, you'll find yourself at Bodega Bay, where Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" was filmed. It's a wonderful, tranquil area with friendly people and nice cafes and restaurants. Somewhere over there is Pt. Reyes, a place discovered by Sir Francis Drake and at one point an area claimed by England. Eastward of this is the infamous California State Prison "San Quentin" where prisoner's on California's Death row await to be executed. Yes, in California, there is the death penalty but because of the extensive legal process, fewer than 5 executions seem to occur per year. Just recently Scott Petersen was placed in San Quentin. Beyond San Quentin is the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The land where some of the world's greatest wines come from. I will recommend the Rodney Strong 2001 Merlot which costs $10 in Costco. However, cheap or expensive, you will seldom make a bad choice in buying Californian wines. Leave a Comment
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