On 2015-09-16 17:40, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:18:08 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>> I have just returned from 12 days in California and have some
>> impressions I would like to share. First of all, I have to say that I
>> can see why there are so many people there. I can understand why people
>> tolerate the population density, the high prices, the traffic, the water
>> restrictions. Physically, and even with the drought, it is beautiful.
>
> But you missed the most beautiful parts, the sierras are gorgeous (you
> missed L. Tahoe), as are the coastal redwood forests, the southern
> deserts... actually the Frisco area is the least picturesque part of
> CA., it's primarilly a crowded tourist trap/dump.



We did see redwoods in Big Basin... incredible. I was not impressed
with SF. There is a nice park and incredible museum, but the rest of
it..... not impressed.


> You could have
> eaten much better a lot closer to home, you're only a hop, skip, and a
> jump from NYC, heck, Toronto and the Peg have better food than CA.
> Brooklyn has the finast array of food on the planet (the best of
> *every* ethnicity is represented), and is far more picturesque than
> Frisco, especially if you're into bridges and sea coast. If you want
> to see real gorgeous vistas next trip explore the Canadian Rockies...
> there's fine food there too, from superb retro diners to magnificent
> hotels. Visit Banff's Lake Louise, spectacular scenery and dining,
> the area around the Fairmont is other worldly, \

Have been there. It is hard to beat the scenery of the Canadian Rockies.

It has been a few years, but best mountain scenery and food combo was in
Whistler.