In Foster City, CA we are surrounded by lagoons. Beautiful pristine waters lap the shores of many neighborhoods, as the result of a real estate magnate that carefully planned the community in the original marshes of San Francisco Bay with engineered landfill. Any guesses what his last name was?

The waters can be used for recreation; however, to preserve the quality of life and air in our neighborhoods only self-powered or electric boats are allowed. Since, we have plenty of self-power in my household, we took our guests kayaking. Kade had been anxiously awaiting this opportunity.



Unbeknownst to me, one of the best places to wind surf is located on the nearby San Francisco Bay. Wind surfing lessons are available on the lagoons. Nikela is anxious to try it, and so am I. I suspect the young man we watched makes it look easier than it really is, but it looks like so much fun! Nonetheless, we enjoyed our time on the water! Kade is already saving his money for a kayak!

In the evening we journeyed back into the city for a ride on the trolley car. The adventure delighted the kids in the dusky light of evening. Kiahra and Kade were hanging off the poles in the crisp evening air as the driver teased the kids. At one point they shrieked in delighted...and he smiled.

After we clamored down, we walked to Fisherman's Wharf. The sunset was beautiful across the bay with the ship in the background. My feeble attempt to capture the moment has inspired me to learn more about using my night feature on my camera. It has a slower shutter speed, so any movement ruins the photo, but it definitely has the potential to capture the essence of the night!



As we walked the quiet streets, the vender's lights enticed us to enter their warm stores filled with tourist delights. We finally reached our destination.



After enjoying ice-cream treats at the famous chocolate maker (still can't figure that one out) we took a cab back to the trolley station. It was Kade and Chayse's first taxi experience! It wasn't near as adventuresome as NYC taxis despite the narrow, hilly streets.