Days 57-58 Berkeley, CA

[Kalon]  From Ashland we drove to Berkeley where Christopher and Liane have just bought a new home that is closer to work for both of them than their previous home in Sacramento (Liane's commission meets in San Francisco, and Christopher's office is in Palo Alto).  Their spacious house is on a steep hillside in the Berkeley Hills.

[Karen] Liane found a gem. The house is amazing although I have to admit to fluttering in the tummy as we drove up from the flats and that I refuse to look down when out on the deck... the railings of which are above the deck in  the picture above. The deck is on the bottom floor of the house which contains three bedroom - a master bedroom and a bedroom for each of the boys. There is also a bedroom with bath on the second floor which Chris uses as an office and which also has a pull out bed where I am staying. At street level is a garage with a walkway to the front door and entry. From the entry one walks down a stairway to the main level where the living room-dining area, kitchen and guest bedroom-office and a powder room are situated.  Each level has a deck with views across the canyon and out toward the bay.  Morning coffee or evening wine - each accompanied by absolutely stunning views! Fabulous choice, Liane! I have not yet descended to the good sized back garden at the lowest level from which the picture was taken,

View from back porch of Berkeley and San Francisco Bay

The nearby school ("College Preparatory")  where Seth will be entering 9th grade

Enjoying Sunday lunch on the terrace.

L to R: Seth, Liane, Karen, Christopher, and Jack.

Sunday Christopher and I walked down the hill to town, and then later in the day went bike riding for a while (I still can't ;keep up with my son when climbing hills!)

At a regional park trailhead.

Tomorrow we head back to Santa Barbara and our road trip will be over.  One more blog to come with some statistics and general thoughts.