We have meant for a long time to go visit Alyssa, Jerimiah, and Ray. Just this month we took this sweet trip. It was really great for starters! Our itinerary also included San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Pleasanton. We saw the Tesla operations, Oracle, Facebook, Google, Pigeon Point Light Station and of course the Pacific ocean. We happen to be there during the lowest tide of the year and enjoyed investigating the tide pools and exploring the shore line. 

Of course we want to go back many times. We had a great time with excellent hosts. Santa Cruz was memorable. Every opportunity to interact with Ray was a blessing. He is beautiful inside and out. Sunday was Ray's blessing. We visited the Oakland temple. Already planning a return trip for another visit.