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Join us in person for the San Francisco East Bay Travel Group!
WHEN: Thursday, January 22 @ 11:30 am PT
WHERE: either Orinda (if we have a smaller group) or Walnut Creek (larger group)
Please RSVP on this thread. I will send messages with the location after I gauge attendance.
Please do not confuse this with our online meetings.
PREVIEWS next in-person meetings
March 5, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 14, 2026
I’m looking forward to it.
Should be doable for me; some preference for Orinda.
My sutures are supposed to come out on the 13th. Supposed to.
avirosemail, glad you can make it!
I'll choose location based on the size of the group as the Walnut Creek location is much (much) easier to secure more seats.
Hope to be there!
I won't be able to make it this month. I'll be in Italy!
Christine, we miss you! Can't wait to see you so that we can hear about your Italy trip!
CWsocial I miss all of you, too! Looking forward to attending the March 5 meeting.
I'm planning on being there....happy it's a date I can attend, it's been a while!
Lots to catch up on, looking forward to it.
Lynn
Glad you can make it lynn3374. I'm looking forward to hearing about the good parts of your trip!
Who else is in town and would like to join?
I'm hoping to attend this one unless I get a last minute subbing gig.
OK, with this size group, we will meet in our Orinda location. Message me if you need details, but I think you all have been there. We'll be outside, if weather allows, so dress warmly.
It’s been warming up near midday so fingers crossed!!
If it's too cool, we can go inside....if there is space.
I can clear space in the room no problem -- have not been able to do laundry for a month.
avirosemail, can you clear the fog?
On this side of the tunnel, we have had low, thick fog. I thought it might be going away, but it is back this morning. If we have it tomorrow, I won't be driving on the highway. (This morning, I couldn't have even driven locally, at low speeds.)
Are you all getting the fog on the other side of the tunnel?
Everyone, please check this space tomorrow before you leave to assess the fog situation and decide whether it is safe to drive on the highways.
Thanks for the heads up on your fog!
I’ll definitely check tomorrow, but fingers crossed!
There's no problem at the moment on Highway 13 or 24 west of the tunnel as far as I can tell.
I'm looking at the fog today, at about the time I would need to leave tomorrow. It has lifted enough that driving should be ok, so fingers crossed that tomorrow's fog is similar. I'll post around 10:30am tomorrow to let you know what I'm seeing and make my decision. Worst case, there's nothing to stop you all from going.
No fog this morning, see you all in a few hours!
I’m not sure I can make it. I’ll update around 11:00.
I’m a definite yes!
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and I’m hoping that Barbara can make it.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it today. I will miss you all.
Barbara N, I'm sorry that we will miss you. Next time!
I'll be there.
I’ll be there when I get myself together.
I'm a bit behind but I'll be coming with Bella, leaving Walnut Creek shortly.
Great to meet a couple of new people in person today instead of just here in the forum.
Regarding the roll-aboard piece that fits in the smaller overhead intra-Europe requirements, the brand is U.S. Traveler and the dimensions are listed as 13.5"L x 7.5"W x 21"H.
Capacity is just under 30 liters, more if expanded.
Depending on the color and the day of the week it can be had for under $40, including a matching handbag 5" x 9.5" x 14" with a trolley strap.
So, it is usable and cheap, nothing to boast about but should do the job for minimalist packers. I'm trying it out on Frank's recommendation. One thing I notice right out of the box is that the handle has 5 height stops, and it feels light for a bag with wheels.
Oops. Missed it. Was out of town. Hope to see you next time
Avi, at the meeting you mentioned the name of a possible guide in Saint Jean de Luz. I didn't write it down and now I don't remember it. Could you let me know his name? It will be useful in case we run out of things to do.
Thanks, Carol
Hi Carol,
His name is Fran Glaria; he works as a RS guide as well as his own tour business, centered in Pamplona.
https://www.facebook.com/francisco.glariabaines
He and Jorge Roman have a weekly podcast in English (of a sort) called "Spanish Loops" that you can find wherever you get your podcasts. Look at the back episodes for the places you mentioned and you'll find relevant info; fun walks on his youtube page as well.
Thanks, Avi. I will check into these.
