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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
A few more photos from recent walks near Noe Valle A few more photos from recent walks near Noe Valley...

1. Top of the Duncan Street Steps
2. Bottom of the Harry Street Steps
3. Dolores Park after rain
A few photos of the colorful architecture of San F A few photos of the colorful architecture of San Francisco from my recent walks, mostly in Noe Valley and the Mission
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