The San Francisco skyline as viewed from Alcatraz island. We heard how being this close to the city meant that prisoners could hear sounds echoing across the water - especially on New Year’s Eves - what punishment to be so close but so far from the beautiful city. We learned so much about the history of Alcatraz, 90% of which I had no idea about! It was originally a fort and then a prison, occupied by native Indians and now a national Park! It’s come full circle as a haven for birds and has secret gardens! Amazingly interesting place where we even got to meet a former prisoner. So glad we got to make this trip. #alcatrazprison #sanfranskyline #sonearyetsofar #lockedup #ididtime #alcaponewashere #muchmorethanaprison #usnationalparks #goldengatenationalpark #roadtripusa #bullsaroundtheworld #uspenitentiary #seagullphotobomb #didanyoneescape #coldwaters #sanfranciscobay #tripofalifetime
Bowling for the birthday girl! #happybirthday #retrobowling #metrobowling #tenyearsold #babygirl #biggirlnow #anditsraining #bostonbowling #birthdaytreat #familyfun #americanadventure
This is where we’ll be this afternoon ❤️ #takemetothebeach #beachlovers #beachlife #blueskies #sandytoes #capecod #massachusettsbeach #wishitwaswarmer #bullsaroundtheworld #backpackerlife #traveltheworld #seetheworld #getoutyourcountry #somanyplaces #experiencelife #experiencetravel #travelwithfamily #roadtripusa #lovinglife #lovetravel
I’ve fallen in love with this place. Harwich where we are staying in the cutest Airbnb as we explore Cape Cod. Blue skies and sunshine as I walked along the beach shell spotting this morning all by myself ❤️ #capecodliving #harwich #shellspotting #isthisaclam #naturesart #visitthecape #massachusetts #blueskies #sunsout #springhassprung #walkonthebeach #goodforthesoul #beachlife #seasidefun #beatthebeach #lifeoutdoors #tripofalifetime #worldtravel #bullsaroundtheworld
I love this picture I took yesterday on our epic New York exploring day! I’ve been to New York before a couple of times but never made it to Liberty island so it was a pleasure to finally see this lady up close. Fascinating history and an iconic statue. The start of our NYC adventure day! #statueofliberty #libertyisland #stsatuecruises #nycadventure #explorethiscity #loveny #dayofadventure #ourfeetache #ladyliberty #americanhistory #travelamerica #coldeastcoast #chillycity #familytravels #newyorknewyork
Love this city. So much to explore and such little time #newyorkcityadventure #nyctravel #visitnyc #newyorknewyork #manhattanliving #bullwallst #financialdistrict #nypd #lookslikeart #moretomorrow #adventureofalifetime #thisfamilytravels
Welcome to New York... it’s been waiting for you #newyorkskyline #brooklynbridgewalk #manhattanview #usaroadtripcontinues #bullsaroundtheworld #newyorkcitybaby #homeoffriends #lovenyc #cantwaittoexplore #eastcoastsocold #freezinghere #warmerathome #endofthesummerworldtrip
I will never get bored of looking at cherry blossom. It’s just so beautiful #washingtondc #cherryblossomfestival #beautifulblossom #dcadventure #tidalbasin #lovetheblossom #sobeautiful #springhassprung #washingtoncherryblossom #travelwashington #roadtripusa #districtofcolumbia #usaroadtrip2018
Had the most wonderful morning on a tour run by the Bird In Hand Family group - learning all about the Amish and Mennonite people who live here in Lancaster. This is the largest and oldest Amish place in America and we have been truly fascinated to learn about their way of living. Abiding by the scripture and shunning modern technology to live a life based on what we see as old fashioned values. It’s been so interesting and I believe we could all take something from this way of life. #lancasterpa #pennsylvanialife #rootbeer #everythinghomemade #amishlife #amishstars #visitlancaster #learnmore #understandmore #differentwayoflife #amishcountry #lovethelifestyle #amishfamily #birdinhandtour #birdinhandfamilyinn #travellife #familytravel
The water had tinted pink in the tidal basin where the cherry blossom had fluttered into the water. So beautiful and a surprisingly hot day for our walk around the tidal basin #tidalbasin #cherryblossom #cherryblossomfestival # #washingtondc #walksinwashington #roadtripeastcoast #funindc #familydayout #backpackerlife #familytravels #seethesights #seethecity #citylife #somuchhistory
Despite the nightmare journey today (who knew highway 1 was closed anyone?!) we’ve made it to LA and I got to drive over this beauty TWICE! I’ve wanted to see it ever since I saw it in the opening credits to the amazing Big Little Lies tv show. And it did not disappoint. We even spotted some whales in the ocean as we stood taking in the incredible views. A fantastically beautiful landscape on the Pacific. Thanks for having us West Coast, we’re off to freeze our butts off on the East Coast now!! #bixbybridge #biglittlelies #iconicbridge #workofart #fantasticfeat #humaneffort #engineeringwin #bridgesrock #dontmindtheview #wesawwhales #familyroadtrip #montereytola #notviahwy1 #wrongway #closedatgorda #westcoastusa #roadtripstyle #roadtripusa #familybackpackers #lovethislife #seemoreoutdoors #travelfam #adventureliving #lovecalifornia #calilifestyle #californiahasitall #califorlife
So glad we made the trip to Baker Beach before we left San Francisco, this view of the Golden Gate Bridge is pretty special, the waves were huge and crashing on to the beach and although it was a very cold wind, the sand was still warm and lovely to walk on. Goodbye San Francisco, you’ve taken a piece of our hearts for sure and we hope we’ll be back one day ❤️ #sanfran #goldengatebridge 🌉 #bakerbeach #worththewalk #crashingwaves #warmsand #whataview #sanfrancity #californiarocks #lovethisstate #dontwanttoleave #lovethiscity #sanfrancisco ❤️ #travelcali #roadtripusa #offtomonterey
The San Francisco skyline as viewed from Alcatraz island. We heard how being this close to the city meant that prisoners could hear sounds echoing across the water - especially on New Year’s Eves - what punishment to be so close but so far from the beautiful city. We learned so much about the history of Alcatraz, 90% of which I had no idea about! It was originally a fort and then a prison, occupied by native Indians and now a national Park! It’s come full circle as a haven for birds and has secret gardens! Amazingly interesting place where we even got to meet a former prisoner. So glad we got to make this trip. #alcatrazprison #sanfranskyline #sonearyetsofar #lockedup #ididtime #alcaponewashere #muchmorethanaprison #usnationalparks #goldengatenationalpark #roadtripusa #bullsaroundtheworld #uspenitentiary #seagullphotobomb #didanyoneescape #coldwaters #sanfranciscobay #tripofalifetime
The sun is out, we’ve made it to the Painted Ladies and we’re off to Alcatraz later! Hurray for San Francisco, truly the most architecturally beautiful city I’ve ever seen and about a millions houses I’d like live in!! #sfwifi #paintedladies #sanfrancity #beautifulcity #beautifulhouses #livinginart #travelfamily #lovethesehouses #needalotterywin #wouldlovetolivehere #sunsoit #nomorerain #americanroadtrip #dontwanttoleave #sfcity #adventurelife #familytrip #roadtripusa
Nikki took this amazing picture when we diving with manta rays on the Big Island on Hawaii. You can read all about our adventures there by reading the new blog post via the link below! 👇 http://www.bullsaroundtheworld.com/home?aid=14494 #mantaraydiving #mantaadventures #peytonscookies #bigisland #travelhawaii #visithawaii #nightdiving #mantarays #gopro #underwater #beautifulsight #nightlife #naturelovers #backpackfamily #alohahawaii #spreadthealoha #bullsaroundtheworld #roundtheworldtrip
View from our motel roof! You can just about make out the Golden Gate Bridge!! Pretty happy with our spot as it has free PARKING and it’s walking distance of everywhere we want to go pretty much! Hurray! So excited to be here, such an iconic city and we are loving exploring already! #sanfranciscoview #sffun #motelwin #rooftoppers #outwalking #sanfranroadtrip #usaroadtrip #goldengatebridge #thereinthedistance #bullsaroundtheworld #sfcity #travellife #backpacktravel #budgettravel #lifeontheroad #familytravels
This piece of wood inside the slot canyon in Page looks like some sort of art installation to me! Stunningly beautiful work by Mother Nature #slotcanyon #slotcanyontours #pagearizona #roadtripusa #lovethestates #bullsaroundtheworld #familyroadtrip #thisfamilytravels #familyhike #canyontours #visitpage #navajonation #americanhistory #lovenature #thisplanet
Incredible tour of Slot Canyon here in Page. Just mind blowing and breath taking all at the same time. What nature can do is indescribable and we loved every minute of it. #slotcanyon #pagearizona #slotcanyontours #mothernature #lookatthisplanet #lovetheearth #incredibleworld #roadtrippinusa #travelthecanyons #seetheworld #adventuretravel #ourtribetravels #backpackerlife #bullsaroundtheworld
What an incredible feat of engineering and determination the Hoover Dam is! I’ve seen it before in films and on the television but nothing quite prepares you to see it in real life. It’s HUUUUUUUGE!!! It was so interesting to learn how it came to be where it is, how they built it and what purpose it serves. It’s a really incredible achievement even if it did give me jelly legs and sweaty palms looking over the edge 😂😂 #hooverdam #engineeringfeat #incredibleachievement #workofart #sixcompanies #artdeco #buildingamerica #americanhistory #concreteworks #coloradoriver #arizonastate #nevadastate #worldschool #familytravels #roadtripusa