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Driving home from Idaho… Took two days to drive ba Driving home from Idaho…
Took two days to drive back to San Francisco. The scenery in Idaho is ideal for a road trip, but crossing Nevada is a loooong stretch. I’ve passed through Twin Falls a couple times before and decided to make a longer stop to see Shoshone Falls on this trip. Turns out the waterfall flows a lot less in winter. It was easy to see, other than being about 20 minutes out of the way. Unfortunately, Pepper was terrified so we didn’t stay long. Dogs are allowed but apparently some are overwhelmed by the height and the loud sound from the falls. Anyway… it’s good to be home and planning more road trips in 2026. 

#roadtrip #southernidaho #shoshonefalls
This is actually the DOG PARK in Salmon, Idaho ❄️🐾 This is actually the DOG PARK in Salmon, Idaho ❄️🐾
An island in the middle of the Salmon River where dogs can run through the snow… and apparently swim in freezing water too. Despite the cold, Pepper insisted on being in the water. 
One side of the island the water is calmer and the other is much rockier with a faster current, so I avoided that side this time. There was no way I was getting in that water!
It was a white Christmas, and I learned what hoarf It was a white Christmas, and I learned what hoarfrost is for the first time. 
My camera roll from the holidays is mostly videos of my dog Pepper playing in the snow.  Until I get around to going through all the videos, here are some views of our winter walks in Salmon, Idaho.
Spent a couple nights in Boise on a winter road tr Spent a couple nights in Boise on a winter road trip with Pepper. I was worried about what I would do all day in cold rainy weather with a dog but it turns out there was plenty to explore outdoors for a day in Boise. Here’s a few photos from the day of exploring. 

1. Camel’s Back Park
2. 8th Street
3. Downtown Boise
4. Freak Alley
5. 13th Street in Hyde Park
6. Boise River Greenbelt
7. Sparrow
8. Hyde Park
9. Camel’s Back Park

#boise #dogtravel #winterroadtrip
A few more photos of Christmas decorations and som A few more photos of Christmas decorations and some Santas in San Francisco… 

1. Upper Terrace - one of the best decorated houses in SF for every holiday! 
2. Eagle Street - another favorite house decorated for the holidays 
3. Castro Street with Santas and Waymos
4. Pepper thinking about moving into the Upper Terrace house, or not sure about the decorations? 
5. Another view of the Eagle Street decorations 

#sfchristmas #christmasdecor
Went on one of my favorite hikes in Marin over Tha Went on one of my favorite hikes in Marin over Thanksgiving weekend when @alyssab23 was in town.  I took her on a 7 mile hike starting at Stinson Beach on the Matt Davis trail to Steep Ravine trail to Dipsea Trail.  It has ocean views, Redwoods, and even a 10 foot ladder.  Not pictured is the late lunch at Pelican Inn and the sunset at Muir Beach after the hike.
San Francisco is ready for Christmas! Over Thanks San Francisco is ready for Christmas! 
Over Thanksgiving weekend @alyssab23 was in town and we spent an afternoon checking out the Ferry Building Farmers Market and checking out Christmas decorations and cocktails. I’ve been saving locations and a walking route. 

1. Newman Marcus Christmas Tree
2. Palace Hotel 
3. Summer Place cocktails
4. Fairmont Hotel Christmas Faire
5. Union Square Macy’s
6. Westin Sugar Castle
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