NotJones

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The Pelican at Muir Beach does a damn good impression of a British country pub; fish & chips, London Pride and a dartboard. If they could install some sticky carpets and a quiz machine I'd move in. (more...)

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Tarzan never wore this much safety gear, but then he fell out of a tree and crushed his monkey. Zip-lining through the redwoods at Mount Hermon is a fine way  to get the blood pumping on a sunny Saturday afternoon. (more...)

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Our first year in California, my 100th NotBlog post, and a big day at work. Iechyd da! (more...)

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Beautiful coastline, the sound of seals barking on the offshore rocks and a trail full of cartoonish cactus leading to some hefty coastal redwoods. Good hike. (more...)

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Our first Californian Christmas, spent exploring unexplored corners of SF with the mother-in-law, Bridge. Being charged at by a bull elephant seal at Ana Nuevo and drinking white russians at the Huntington with Danny DeVito's double being particular highlights. (more...)

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More photos from around Mendocino, also the hot tub in the woods -  we found it to be slightly worrying to be tenderizing gently in hot water in an area that has mountain lions and bears... Still, a great place to visit. (more...)

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A few days up North to the pine-scented, rugged coastline surrounding Mendocino. Vast empty beaches strewn with driftwood and a real sense of California giving way to the Pacific northwest. (more...)

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Hiking near Fairfax includes vultures, coyotes, deer and rattle snakes. Walking in the Vale of Glamorgan was never this dangerous. (more...)

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A day out with Nadav and Yocheved to the slightly surreal Smith family farm pumpkin festival. We got shouted at by an angry tractor man for walking with our pumpkins, but that's ok, we did some dancing to hide our shame. (more...)

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Going for a wander is becoming a solid fixture - here's some highlights; Muir beach with John and Josie, and Mount Tam with Julian and Nina. (more...)

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