Category Archives: Travel

Round Trip from Los Angeles to Oakland for $29 Dollars

Posted on January 9, 2014 by halapeno

As I was deciding to fly or drive to San Francisco (SF) from Los Angeles (LA) an article for the new BoltBus LA to SF bus-line came to my attention. So, I decided to make this an adventure and try out the new … Continue reading →

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Old Friend

Posted on November 16, 2013 by halapeno

Old Friend, You have been a faithful and glorious companion. We have seen many many things; San Diego, New Orleans, San Francisco, Mexico, Baltimore, New York, Miami, Washington DC, Japan, Santa Barbara, PCH, Hearst Castle, Fort Lauderdale, Monterrey, Hawaii, Cayucos, … Continue reading →

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San Francisco, How I Love Thee – Let Me Count the Days

Posted on September 26, 2011 by halapeno

Eight days house sitting for friends who were off to Burning Man, I decided to do a lot of biking since I would be in a city central location. I procured a new bike that shipped to San Francisco AND … Continue reading →

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En Route to the Airport

Posted on September 26, 2011 by halapeno

  I seriously underestimated peak time traffic and then I boarded the wrong BART to Berkley instead of Oakland. Uhg! I stressed at every street light while on the shuttle. I unhappily cleared my specially selected security scan with eight … Continue reading →

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How to Get a Bike to Your Vacation Spot AND Help a Local Charity for Less Than a Round Trip Taxi Ride from the Airport.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by halapeno

I decided for my recent house sitting vacation trip to San Francisco – I wanted to take my bike but, it seemed to be cost prohibitive at $195 dollars to ship my bike round trip and an additional $75 dollar … Continue reading →

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