To start off our exploration of the area, we biked from Sacramento to Davis, and then on to Winters. One of the things that I absolutely loved about all three towns is how bike-friendly they are. Bike lanes are on almost every street, and paved biking and walking paths criss-cross parks, neighborhoods and open spaces. In Davis, there's a place to park and lock your bike every five feet, it seems, and the sheer number of riders is just astounding. Truly a great place to be a bicyclist.
Then we headed into Sacramento proper and wandered through Old Sacramento and the state capitol. What a neat place! Old Sacramento features period architecture that's been preserved through the years, and though a lot of the storefronts are now occupied by the usual touristy kitsch shops, there are a good number of other professional offices and services as well. The architecture is gorgeous-- they just don't design all the ornate details into today's buildings. Columns, scrolls, arches and organic carvings abound, surrounded by cobbled streets and boardwalks. The waterfront houses a few river cruise boats and path running along both banks. In the middle of it all is Tower Bridge, which spans the river and glitters in the sunlight. The bridge is painted a bright metallic gold that really stands out against the deep blue of the California skies. Below, boats cruise up and down the river.
Overall, it's a really neat place with a ton of great backdrops for an engagement shoot, wedding day photos, or even some family portraits! So, if you're interested in taking a tour of the town and capturing some great moments, let me know!
Happy Monday!
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