We are not really in San Francisco yet, But the map didn't have Millbrae on it. Our first stop is the Best Western El Rancho Hotel on the historic El Camino Real. (For those who didn't have California history in fourth grade, that is "The Royal Road," more commonly called, "The King's Highway," the road the Spanish priests used to subjugate and Christianize the California Indians.) It is an old Motel, (think 1950's) that has been beautifully kept up, and the...

We left Roseville at about 9:00 AM and we got to Millbrae about noon. We are staying in the Best Western El Rancho Motel in Millbrae. It is an old motel (think 1950's) on the historic El Camino Real. For those who did not have California history in 4th grade, this is The Royal Road, more commonly called The King's Highway, which the Spanish took as they moved north from Mexico to subjugate, enslave, and save the souls of the California Indians. The motel is b...

First stop, Starbucks! And we're off!

After three changes of plan, we went back to our original plan and after I got the cancellation at work that I had requested, (Thanks, Caroline!) we set out for Reno. I am trying out a new phone app to create a new travel blog, to see if I like it better than others I have tried, and the one I like best, I will keep for cruises! First stop was Colfax for coffee and a croissant for me, and an apple fritter for Patrick. The road was clear and dry, but ther...