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gettocard · 19 January 2018, 10:30 PM

SF is a special town. Too bad for the excessive gentrification now but that’s how it goes..

GB-man · 19 January 2018, 11:58 PM

How did the car rental work out?

bayerische · 20 January 2018, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

How did the car rental work out?

I got lucky with Sixt.

They didn't have Merc's at Frisco, but got an Cadillac XT5 (with Florida plates

) 14 day rental with return in LAX for the horrendous price of 540 USD.

imperio · 20 January 2018, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I got lucky with Sixt.

They didn't have Merc's at Frisco, but got an Cadillac XT5 (with Florida plates

) 14 day rental with return in LAX for the horrendous price of 540 USD.

That's cheap!

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///armin · 20 January 2018, 07:44 AM

Great Pics!

We just did a road trip down route 1/101 along the coast line all the way from San Fran to LA with a nice rental. One of the best trips I have taken! SF is a great city, Napa was a learning experience, next time will skip all the big known wineries for their scenery and will go to the ones that have the good wine instead. I liked Carmel better than Monterey, very charming small town, lots of Art galleries, great food, we almost bought a nice piece of Art there. We also skipped Big Sur and Santa Barbara, will definitely do these on the next trip. The driving was awesome, I highly recommend it! I also recommend stopping by hearst castle in San Simeon!

bayerische · 20 January 2018, 08:32 AM

Didn't think Vegas could get much *worse*, but it has.

Shortened our stay here a bit. But looking forward to the time we still have here in Vegas. Will do the Penn & Teller show tomorrow, and then Maverick Heli tour to Grand Canyon.

Any suggestions for Palm Springs? Since the weather is acting up, we decided to go somewhere warm for a few days.

bayerische · 22 January 2018, 04:42 AM

Last day in Vegas.

About to board a helicopter.

offrdmania · 22 January 2018, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///armin

Great Pics!

We just did a road trip down route 1/101 along the coast line all the way from San Fran to LA with a nice rental. One of the best trips I have taken! SF is a great city, Napa was a learning experience, next time will skip all the big known wineries for their scenery and will go to the ones that have the good wine instead. I liked Carmel better than Monterey, very charming small town, lots of Art galleries, great food, we almost bought a nice piece of Art there. We also skipped Big Sur and Santa Barbara, will definitely do these on the next trip. The driving was awesome, I highly recommend it! I also recommend stopping by hearst castle in San Simeon!

Carmel has a great Rolex AD with a lot of vintage pieces in the case usually.

bayerische · 23 January 2018, 03:02 AM

Time for a small update.

Spent 3 days in Vegas. Which was well enough for me. I think my wife had a small shock.

I was last here in -98 and I couldn't imagine the change. The amount of drinking/drugs going on is quite overwhelming. Vegas is very nice though, but not everywhere. Great shopping too!

Drove to vegas from Monterey, long drive, but very beautiful. All those pics are on my wife's phone, and for some reason hasn't synched to my computer, so I can't post them now.

Stopped at my consulate in Vegas before checking in to cast our votes in the presidential election. Fun experience.

After almost 9 hours on the road, a comfy bed and CNN was all I needed.

I love the older Neon signs of Freemont, rest of fremont on a friday night... Not so much.

bayerische · 23 January 2018, 03:06 AM

More pics...

Had to stop at a somewhat known pawn shop on our way back up the strip.

bayerische · 23 January 2018, 03:07 AM

Visited the Neon Museum. They house old historic signs. Recommended.

Met a couple of my hero's after seeing their show. What nice people they are.

bayerische · 23 January 2018, 03:11 AM

Off to Grand Canyon with Maverick helicopters. (Thanks for the recommendation!)

This is the highlight of our trip so far! Absolutely amazing. I've been to the GG before, but not with helicopter.

This is the way to do it.

GB-man · 23 January 2018, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I got lucky with Sixt.

They didn't have Merc's at Frisco, but got an Cadillac XT5 (with Florida plates

) 14 day rental with return in LAX for the horrendous price of 540 USD.

Good to hear

Enjoy the remainder of your trip

imperio · 23 January 2018, 03:15 AM

Looks like you're having a good trip so far! Please keep the pics coming!!

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bayerische · 23 January 2018, 03:16 AM

"Matt" our pilot was a great guy. Awesome guide too! And a watch guy! I spotted his Bell & Ross right away before we even got into the chopper. Spoke with him a little about watches when we landed in the canyon.

Let's see if he checks in here on TRF.

The Joker · 23 January 2018, 07:37 AM

Fantastic photos, thanks for taking us along Andreas.

colpol · 23 January 2018, 07:58 AM

Great pictures

RW16610 · 23 January 2018, 12:53 PM

Great adventures! Keep the pictures coming

RHIII · 23 January 2018, 12:59 PM

Great pics of what looked like an amazing trip!!!!

jrs146 · 23 January 2018, 10:37 PM

Quite a spectacular trip! Glad you had a great time!

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bayerische · 24 January 2018, 02:10 AM

Thanks guys. Going to catch some more sun here in Palm Springs today before leaving for Santa Monica.

I had no expectations for Palm Springs, but we both loved it. What a nice place. Will be back here for sure.

19 January 2018, 11:58 PM	#62
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20 January 2018, 08:32 AM	#66
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Didn't think Vegas could get much worse, but it has. Shortened our stay here a bit. But looking forward to the time we still have here in Vegas. Will do the Penn & Teller show tomorrow, and then Maverick Heli tour to Grand Canyon. Any suggestions for Palm Springs? Since the weather is acting up, we decided to go somewhere warm for a few days. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Last day in Vegas. About to board a helicopter. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	Looks like you're having a good trip so far! Please keep the pics coming!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

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jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Quite a spectacular trip! Glad you had a great time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

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gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	SF is a special town. Too bad for the excessive gentrification now but that’s how it goes..

20 January 2018, 07:44 AM	#65
///armin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Armin Location: USA Posts: 533	Great Pics! We just did a road trip down route 1/101 along the coast line all the way from San Fran to LA with a nice rental. One of the best trips I have taken! SF is a great city, Napa was a learning experience, next time will skip all the big known wineries for their scenery and will go to the ones that have the good wine instead. I liked Carmel better than Monterey, very charming small town, lots of Art galleries, great food, we almost bought a nice piece of Art there. We also skipped Big Sur and Santa Barbara, will definitely do these on the next trip. The driving was awesome, I highly recommend it! I also recommend stopping by hearst castle in San Simeon!

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Fantastic photos, thanks for taking us along Andreas.

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colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,896	Great pictures

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RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,205	Great adventures! Keep the pictures coming

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24 January 2018, 02:10 AM	#81
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Thanks guys. Going to catch some more sun here in Palm Springs today before leaving for Santa Monica. I had no expectations for Palm Springs, but we both loved it. What a nice place. Will be back here for sure. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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