Chasing down a sunny spring in California

I do not think that it is coincidence that I take off for a trip to California each year around the same time. Just as winter comes to a soggy end the first hints of spring push up through the soil, I become impatient for sunshine and go off in search of it.

California poppies along a busy street corner

Bad ass city of Oakland

a soft Cowgirl Creamery cheese and spring radishes for snack

Farmer's market find - mild and tender boy choy blossoms for our dinner's salad

an afternoon spent at the San Francisco aquarium

Pier 39's barrels of salt water taffy

Before departure - last chance for an ice cream bar and suntan!