Let me just say that the childhood memories did not compensate for this nights' stay. The kids had a great time, but I think as you get older, your vision changes in more ways than one. As kids, maybe we didn't notice how old the rooms were, how worn the paint and carpets were and how dirty the casinos were. All we saw were lights, games and toys to be won. I'm sorry, but I could not look past it this time around. That will remain the kids' one and only visit to Circus Circus on my watch.
We pulled in to Cali on the 4th, just in time to swim and barbeque before heading to the park to watch fireworks and light a few of our own.
The next day we hopped on BART and found our way to good old San Fran. We prepped the kids for a fabulous day on Alcatraz...
Tickets were sold out for 3 weeks! We almost had tears, but they were held back with promises of Ghirardelli ice cream and chocolate. It was such a nice day in the city, a bit chilly and perfect for walking, and walk we did. We found ourselves on Market Street for a little shopping before hopping back on BART.
We may have hopped on the wrong train on the way back. We car hopped for a good hour before we were headed back in the right direction. Our feet had taken all that they could by the time we reached the station where our car was parked.
We ended the trip with some good old fashioned family photos. Always an adventure. I think they turned out so nice!
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