During our stay in San Francisco we spent some hours watching (and of course taking pictures !) of the big group of sea lions who appreciate a lot their small piers near the famous "Pier 39". This pier is a waterfront festival marketplace, built on a 1,000 foot-long pier and flanked by small boat marinas. It offers sweeping views on the bay and the city of San Francisco, but also home to the Aquarium of the Bay and the boisterous colony of sea lions. The big males (often of black color) were fighting to have a good place on the piers, and if possible to prove to all the females that they are the best to defend their "own pier" with lots of cries ! Incredible !

Between the 13th of May and the 3rd of June 2013 we spent 3 wonderful weeks in the west part of USA. It was our first trip in this part of USA, and each day was full of surprises, with countless breathtaking landscapes.

After 3 days in San Francisco, and a flight to Las Vegas, we began our long road trip (3.000 miles i.e. 4.800 km and more than 70 hours driving on the wonderful scenic roads from one park to another).

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