It was a fantastic trip. One of my alltime favorites. Northern California was just what my soul needed to reset. We had lots of laughs and saw some really cool sights. A few things I hadn't mentioned. On the whale watch, we witnessed the crew pull out a mylar balloon bouquet from the ocean. The crew said they look like jelly fish to the sea inhabitants and are a threat to their survival. It was pretty impactful to see them scoop it out. Also, evidence of the drought can be seen all over as you drive the state. Hopefully they will get slow, gentle rain soon. Lastly, to stand among the giant redwoods is something that words and pictures can not do justice. Everyone should see them in their lifetime.