As a native Californian I still find it amusing to see the look on people’s faces in those earthquake simulators. I guess after growing up and living through enough of them you do become somewhat immune and accepting of them. Love the lemonade you’re making from the lemons Amtrak has thrust upon you.👍🤪
Cancelled train? Welcome to the wonderful world of Amtrak! Happened to us in Chicago on a NY to CA trip. To Amtrak’s credit, they put us up in a hotel overnight.
San Francisco loves you Jacob and wanted you to stay another day! I’ve lived in SF 30 years and while I appreciate my City, you exploring and your commentary makes me excited about places I walk through often. Glad you had time in GG Park; it’s my favorite place in the City. Thanks for sharing the beauty of our City. ✌🏻
Great coverage of San Francisco, I've always wanted to visit there, but since you did such a great job showing us around, I feel like I've already been there, thanks Jacob
《"Not the best way, to display an apron." 🤣》Yet another HEEEELARIOUS classic quote. By a most entertaining Carpetbagger. BRAVO 👏 on yet another EXCELLENT video!
haha at 5min 45 seconds or so... that Route 66 map bypasses St. Louis Missouri even though Route 66 goes through here in STL!!! We got dropped ! haha perfection!
I remember the original Steinhardt aquarium back in the 70s when I used to go there I’d loved that place I’d ask my mom. Can we go to the Steinhart aquarium? 😂
Honestly, and obviously, please just be safe. I know how much it sucks when plans change but sometimes the best experiences and adventures come from plans being changed. And I know you’re gonna have a great week of adventures. I can’t wait. Take care man.
Great video, Jacob. Hope your luck gets better with transportation. I love your videos. Till the next one, take care my friend and as always safe travels.
The Coast Starlight gets canceled often for fires and floods. Zephyr gets cancelled for blizzards in the Sierras and Empire Builder gets cancelled for extreme temperatures. Hope you are able to complete your journey.
I watched a lot of videos the last four or five years never have seen Golden Gate Park. You’re the first one thank you for taking me there. It was very enjoyable. Best see you in Seattle.
That was good that you went to Haight-Ashbury. My dad and his brother grew up in Plantation, Florida, and my dad went in the Army, and my uncle went to Woodstock. When my dad came home from Vietnam, his lil brother was in Haight-Ashbury, living in a closet selling a paper called The Speckeled Bird. He lived in a closet with a pet mouse. So my grandparents asked my dad to go from Florida out to California to go get his brother and bring him back home to Plantation, Florida. So that whole area was part of the counter culture, anti-war peace ✌️ movement. So I grew up with a WAR father and a PEACE uncle in the same house in Margate, FL. So Jacob maybe the Fire that canceled your train north to Washington State is the Vegas GOD'S calling you to Ceasars Palace, different route east from your west coast trip.
Once again a great episode Jacob ! You just roll with the punches. I love "the neighborhood where hippies were invented " The museum was fascinating ! Thanks for sharing your adventures !!
Lithium battery plant in/near Moss Landing went up in flames, due to the nature of lithium batteries there’s danger of stuff exploding, even after the fire is out due to damage to batteries & components
I had to take the Amtrak California zephyr line once. It was the WORST most UNDEPENDABLE trip I ever took. A 7 hour trip (one way) took over 10, nearly 11 hours. It had the same terrible service on my return trip one week later. If you can avoid it, do not take the Amtrak California Zephyr line. BTW, i hope all goes well with your surgery!
We go every year. generally a cheap weekend for the family. you only need one day on the island, stay on the mainland. Stay on the island if you're willing to pay the bucks which we have a few times. Lilac weak is wonderful. And we did halloween weekend/Last weekend this year for the first time.. cold but fun
I am a Micjgander and love Mackinac Island . Born and raised Michigander..born in Detroit now living 30 minutes north of the city now He can ride a horse drawn surrey to see most of island or ride a bike ( very challenging ) especially those steep hills in middle of island .. Or he can walk up those steep stairs to Fort Mackinac...now that's a really hard challenge for sure ..I would rather take my walk in town and walk thru the clothing , fudge or book store which is my favorite thing to do on the island... Of course riding the ferry over to the island counts as transportation too ❤ I believe he has been there though...but it is a unique place to explore multiple times
The coast starlight was in a collision today with a truck that was stuck on the tracks. It happened south of Seattle. No injuries from what I've heard.
Jacob, I'm so sorry your train was cancelled. Nice stroll in the forest area. I loved the Calif. Academy of Sciences! Another great day in San Francisco. Thank you!😊
What a day. The CA Academy of Sciences is so comprehensive. Love all your visits today. Good luck tomorrow for the evening train to Seattle, don't get locked up at Alcatraz.
Tomorrow is my birthday!!! ♥️ Thanks so much for keeping me entertained all the time!! Your videos are so comforting & always make me smile! Thank you for all you do, Jacob!
All he needs is to meet a shower ring Salesman named Del Griffith. Plus Del could hook him up with Clothes at Chalmers Big and Tall at one of their 7 locations in the Pacific Northwest
Ok so a battery plant was on fire yesterday, they manufacture lithium batteries for teslas- it’s called the Moss Beach fire. I thought the fire was out but I’m not sure. The factory is quite close to the coast and the train tracks are also near the coast so it makes sense that they don’t want trains passing by. I’d check for other trains you could take.
Another great video! You're so cool about the changes with Amtrak. It proves that you're a professional at what you do. Looking forward to seeing Alcatraz with you tomorrow.
I'm sorry your plans got messed up, but at least it did give you one more day! I had no idea 4 eyed fish existed. 😮 I love the planetarium, though the stars spinning makes me motion sick now. 😅 I learned a lot from you this vid! I think it's amazing they have a rainforest inside the museum.
You always make the best out of any situation. Looking forward to Alcatraz and train tomorrow. If the empire train gets delayed you will have more time in Seattle. 😊
Thank you, Jacob! I was rushed through Haight Ashbury & Golden Gate Park when I visited, 2009 (had to catch return flight to Ohio). It was 4/20 (a hippie day), Earth Day (concurrent large concerts in San Fran, NYC, D.C, etc) AND a full moon! We walked to the edge of the concert, saw the LEGIT old hippies hanging out. There were drum circles here & there in the park. We did NOT get to tour the museums, at all. I wanted another full day!! ❤
The mental image of you coming out of the disco store decked out in full attire… gold cape with feather ruffles and all gave me a chuckle. Had a few in this vid, the planetarium should not leave you depressed lol. Thanks Jacob learned a lot in this video about the area.
Oh my gosh, both trains got cancelled??? Thats crazy! Im sure you'll figure out other fun things to do, you're having quite an adventure. You'll eventually get to ride those other trains and we're all looking forward to it.☺
We have a family friend who was kind of a drifter back in the 60's, and he hitchhiked all the way from Connecticut to California, and he ended up in the Haight-Ashbury area. He would crash in a different house every night, and he literally knew all the people from pretty much all of the musicians and bands that lived in the area, and he most likely crashed at their houses and apartments with them as well. And he has photo albums worth of photos to prove it. When he got tired of hanging out and just doing drugs all day long, he decided to hitchhike back to Connecticut. And when he got back, he ended up getting multiple PHD's and he became a college professor. I've been trying to convince him to write a book about his life for ages. This guy has some serious stories to tell. His entire life was an adventure of some sort.
Several months ago I seriously looked into taking Amtrak around the country. The reason I decided against it was because of the lack of reliability, as in your train will get you to your destination, but there won't be a connecting train for several reasons.
Whenever I am in the City, there are two places I never miss- Conzelman Rd over across the Bridge in the Marin Hills (the views of the City and the Bridge are breathtaking) and Old Fort Point under the Bridge at the base of the cliffs. Which to Vertigo fans is the place where Kim Novak jumped into the Bay (actually in a studio, but there you go)
Wonderful adventure !!! That Academy of Sciences is an awesome place !!! My daughter & I need to go there. We worked at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge Tenn back in 2005 & 2006 & we loved the Aquarium there !!! Can't wait to see Alcatraz tomorrow !!! Thanks for taking us along !!! 🙂🤠
The California Academy of Sciences is a really cool place thanks for bringing us along Hopefully you will visit some of the cool places in my favorite cit as a kid Seattle !
Very nice video and coverage of the Academy of Sciences, but if you’d have turned around at the beginning you could have mentioned the world-class de Young Museum of Art. With an observation tower that has a 360 degree view of S.F. Plus some amazing art. The sphinxes and outdoor vase are part of the museum’s collection. (I work there.)
Little fun fact about myself i actually never knew that Platypuses were venomous until watching Phineas And Ferb great animated Disney Channel series btw i highly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Disney Channel and the tv series from Disney Channel
You are a great teacher. You should make educational videos for kids. Another day available in the city, seriously the Walt Disney museum is really good if you have never seen it.
Im not sure if you saw that the Moss Landing Battery plant is on fire between Santa Cruz county and Monterey county but that maybe be the cause of the cancelation but not sure
Hey Jacob! Would love to see you in Sacramento since you're so close! We have a train museum, Folsom Prison, Coloma, Sutter's Fort, and many other places of interest! 😊😊😊
I’m sorry about the cancellation, but I can’t be too sorry since if you had gone to Seattle when planned we wouldn’t have been able to see that awesome museum!
Thanks, I really appreciate getting to see all these amazing things that I would never get to see.
Can’t complain about another day in San Francisco! You definitely made the most of it.
Be well Buddy...if you have the time go see The Wave Organ!
"Afterall, the money is for frogs" is a great sentence
Thanks! Jacob, for more pennies….!
15:39 Great footage Jacob!
That octopus gave a spectacular performance. We’re lucky you caught it on camera. 🐙
As a native Californian I still find it amusing to see the look on people’s faces in those earthquake simulators. I guess after growing up and living through enough of them you do become somewhat immune and accepting of them. Love the lemonade you’re making from the lemons Amtrak has thrust upon you.👍🤪
California Academy of Sciences is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with us.
That museum was worth the cancellation of the train trip, thanks for the tour!😊
Cancelled train? Welcome to the wonderful world of Amtrak! Happened to us in Chicago on a NY to CA trip. To Amtrak’s credit, they put us up in a hotel overnight.
San Francisco loves you Jacob and wanted you to stay another day! I’ve lived in SF 30 years and while I appreciate my City, you exploring and your commentary makes me excited about places I walk through often. Glad you had time in GG Park; it’s my favorite place in the City. Thanks for sharing the beauty of our City. ✌🏻
GG Park looks so beautiful. I am happy he went there.
Oh no. Glad you are safe and atleast somewhere with nice weather. Fingers crossed the rest of your trip goes smoothly.
They'll cancel a train due to low temps?
I'm starting to think The Polar Express isnt even real.
Right?
This makes no sense to me. Trains travel through Canada all winter long in -20C weather. Do American trains not have heaters?
A wonderful day of eums and hippyland . . . from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Thanks Jacob for being such a fun guide.
Jacob, you really need a shave. Perhaps the famous Golden Door Barbershop should be in today's agenda
Great coverage of San Francisco, I've always wanted to visit there, but since you did such a great job showing us around, I feel like I've already been there, thanks Jacob
《"Not the best way, to display an apron." 🤣》Yet another HEEEELARIOUS classic quote. By a most entertaining Carpetbagger. BRAVO 👏 on yet another EXCELLENT video!
I was in that Loma Prieta earthquake 7.1 earthquake drove over Cypress bridge 10 minutes before it collapsed .
Just got done watching yesterdays and I landed here just in time , Good morning Jacob !
haha at 5min 45 seconds or so... that Route 66 map bypasses St. Louis Missouri even though Route 66 goes through here in STL!!! We got dropped ! haha perfection!
Yeah it looks like it goes through Hannibal??
I remember the original Steinhardt aquarium back in the 70s when I used to go there I’d loved that place I’d ask my mom. Can we go to the Steinhart aquarium? 😂
with plans ruined by January weather, this day turned out better than the time you were frozen in Hot Springs, Ark.
Honestly, and obviously, please just be safe. I know how much it sucks when plans change but sometimes the best experiences and adventures come from plans being changed. And I know you’re gonna have a great week of adventures. I can’t wait. Take care man.
Great video, Jacob. Hope your luck gets better with transportation. I love your videos. Till the next one, take care my friend and as always safe travels.
The Coast Starlight gets canceled often for fires and floods. Zephyr gets cancelled for blizzards in the Sierras and Empire Builder gets cancelled for extreme temperatures. Hope you are able to complete your journey.
Visited the academy as a lad. Nice video thank you
I watched a lot of videos the last four or five years never have seen Golden Gate Park. You’re the first one thank you for taking me there. It was very enjoyable. Best see you in Seattle.
That was good that you went to Haight-Ashbury. My dad and his brother grew up in Plantation, Florida, and my dad went in the Army, and my uncle went to Woodstock. When my dad came home from Vietnam, his lil brother was in Haight-Ashbury, living in a closet selling a paper called The Speckeled Bird. He lived in a closet with a pet mouse. So my grandparents asked my dad to go from Florida out to California to go get his brother and bring him back home to Plantation, Florida. So that whole area was part of the counter culture, anti-war peace ✌️ movement. So I grew up with a WAR father and a PEACE uncle in the same house in Margate, FL. So Jacob maybe the Fire that canceled your train north to Washington State is the Vegas GOD'S calling you to Ceasars Palace, different route east from your west coast trip.
Awesome Work Bro, Thanks!!! Greetings from Finland🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸
Sorry to hear that the train was cancelled. You've got lots of fans up here in WA awaiting your videos to see what you like.
Once again a great episode Jacob ! You just roll with the punches. I love "the neighborhood where hippies were invented " The museum was fascinating ! Thanks for sharing your adventures !!
Lithium battery plant in/near Moss Landing went up in flames, due to the nature of lithium batteries there’s danger of stuff exploding, even after the fire is out due to damage to batteries & components
You always find something interesting and fun to do. High 5. Can't wait to see your next train ride. ❤
Jacob gets stuck in San Francisco and turns into a local hippie with crocs and muttonchops.
Venomous vs Poisonous... now I know! Thankyou Carpetbagger!
So much fun watching your videos! Love the museums and aquariums!
Jacob, you are so professional ….fabulous vlog! 🙏🏽
I had to take the Amtrak California zephyr line once. It was the WORST most UNDEPENDABLE trip I ever took. A 7 hour trip (one way) took over 10, nearly 11 hours. It had the same terrible service on my return trip one week later. If you can avoid it, do not take the Amtrak California Zephyr line. BTW, i hope all goes well with your surgery!
Jacob: "Not sure what type of trees these are..."
Me: 🤔 Looks like Dogwood; you can tell by the bark. 😀
Awesome museum! That octopus was amazing, they're so beautiful. A bonus day in San Francisco not too bad. I hope your other train isn't cancelled.
Suggestion for you once it warms up this year. Visit Mackinac Island in Michigan. Island with no cars for your transportation themed year.
Mackinac Island is so beautiful 😊
We go every year. generally a cheap weekend for the family. you only need one day on the island, stay on the mainland. Stay on the island if you're willing to pay the bucks which we have a few times. Lilac weak is wonderful. And we did halloween weekend/Last weekend this year for the first time.. cold but fun
Are you guys Michiganaders? I am
I am a Micjgander and love Mackinac Island . Born and raised Michigander..born in Detroit now living 30 minutes north of the city now
He can ride a horse drawn surrey to see most of island or ride a bike ( very challenging ) especially those steep hills in middle of island ..
Or he can walk up those steep stairs to Fort Mackinac...now that's a really hard challenge for sure ..I would rather take my walk in town and walk thru the clothing , fudge or book store which is my favorite thing to do on the island...
Of course riding the ferry over to the island counts as transportation too ❤
I believe he has been there though...but it is a unique place to explore multiple times
I’d love to see that!
Love ya kid! Keep on being you! Thanks for bringing me on this trip! 👍♥️
The coast starlight was in a collision today with a truck that was stuck on the tracks. It happened south of Seattle. No injuries from what I've heard.
Thank you for taking time to share your day with us!
Jacob, I'm so sorry your train was cancelled. Nice stroll in the forest area. I loved the Calif. Academy of Sciences! Another great day in San Francisco. Thank you!😊
There is a fire in Moss Landing that is a Tesla battery plant, and Amtrak goes right by it. Heard it may burn for a couple days.
What a day. The CA Academy of Sciences is so comprehensive. Love all your visits today. Good luck tomorrow for the evening train to Seattle, don't get locked up at Alcatraz.
Enjoying your videos. Today is my birthday. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Happy Birthday!🎂
@katrinajones8788 thank you ❤️
Happy Birthday to you!! 🎉🎂
I hope you had a nice birthday! 🎉
Tomorrow is my birthday!!! ♥️ Thanks so much for keeping me entertained all the time!! Your videos are so comforting & always make me smile! Thank you for all you do, Jacob!
❤🎉happy birthday (tomorrow)🎉😊
@ thank you so much! 🥹🩷
@kittylicious you're welcome 😊
Happy Birthday! 🎈
@ thank you!!
Dang, Carpetbagger!! This is one of the neatest museums I have ever seen. Really fun. Thanks! Hope you get home on time💙
New plan. After arrival in Seattle and to get back to Chicago, hitchhike with truckers 😆 No I kid don't do that.
You learned the most important rule of rail travel, if your Amtrak is on time it's actually the exception and not the rule.
I wish I was in San Fran. I'm here near DC, and tomorrow, 4 inches of snow and 20 degrees on Monday.
Great last minute video. Everything was awesome to see. I grew up in California but never went to San Francisco so it's cool to see.
Alcatraz is reservations only. Online at the National Parks Service or the cruise lines phone number
This series Jacob has got to be one of my favorites of all time. Thank you
THE IMPLICATIONS OF MORTALITY AND REALITY were tough to swallow 😂 that was great hahah
It occurs to me that you might be enacting your own version of Plains, Trains and Automobiles right now! Safe Travels!
All he needs is to meet a shower ring Salesman named Del Griffith. Plus Del could hook him up with Clothes at Chalmers Big and Tall at one of their 7 locations in the Pacific Northwest
Ok so a battery plant was on fire yesterday, they manufacture lithium batteries for teslas- it’s called the Moss Beach fire. I thought the fire was out but I’m not sure. The factory is quite close to the coast and the train tracks are also near the coast so it makes sense that they don’t want trains passing by. I’d check for other trains you could take.
Another great video!
You're so cool about the changes with Amtrak. It proves that you're a professional at what you do.
Looking forward to seeing Alcatraz with you tomorrow.
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Man, I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets THAT feeling...
Thank you Jacob. Loved the academy such a lot to see. ❤ Bev 🇬🇧
I'm sorry your plans got messed up, but at least it did give you one more day! I had no idea 4 eyed fish existed. 😮 I love the planetarium, though the stars spinning makes me motion sick now. 😅 I learned a lot from you this vid! I think it's amazing they have a rainforest inside the museum.
Thanks today adventure was great
This is the best content you can provide.
Always sat in the middle of a planetarium , beautiful octopus. Bummer about the train, but more adventures San Fran thank you Carpet Bagger.
cool visit to California Academy of Sciences luv the wildlife and different exhibits, luv Haight Ashbury 🤩
You always make the best out of any situation. Looking forward to Alcatraz and train tomorrow. If the empire train gets delayed you will have more time in Seattle. 😊
Thank you, Jacob! I was rushed through Haight Ashbury & Golden Gate Park when I visited, 2009 (had to catch return flight to Ohio). It was 4/20 (a hippie day), Earth Day (concurrent large concerts in San Fran, NYC, D.C, etc) AND a full moon! We walked to the edge of the concert, saw the LEGIT old hippies hanging out. There were drum circles here & there in the park. We did NOT get to tour the museums, at all. I wanted another full day!! ❤
This visit to the California Academy Museum was great! I wanted you to tour Alcatraz, but this was even better!
The mental image of you coming out of the disco store decked out in full attire… gold cape with feather ruffles and all gave me a chuckle. Had a few in this vid, the planetarium should not leave you depressed lol. Thanks Jacob learned a lot in this video about the area.
Oh my gosh, both trains got cancelled??? Thats crazy! Im sure you'll figure out other fun things to do, you're having quite an adventure. You'll eventually get to ride those other trains and we're all looking forward to it.☺
Jacob is taking things to a whole new level. Love these videos. I look forward every day to see what Jacob has in store for us!
The Rain forest was fantastic, I loved it!
Hey! Did you notice the sidewalk sparkling? It was really cool. Hope today goes well! Be safe!❤
We have a family friend who was kind of a drifter back in the 60's, and he hitchhiked all the way from Connecticut to California, and he ended up in the Haight-Ashbury area. He would crash in a different house every night, and he literally knew all the people from pretty much all of the musicians and bands that lived in the area, and he most likely crashed at their houses and apartments with them as well. And he has photo albums worth of photos to prove it. When he got tired of hanging out and just doing drugs all day long, he decided to hitchhike back to Connecticut. And when he got back, he ended up getting multiple PHD's and he became a college professor. I've been trying to convince him to write a book about his life for ages. This guy has some serious stories to tell. His entire life was an adventure of some sort.
Good Afternoon Jacob 🙋🏽
Several months ago I seriously looked into taking Amtrak around the country. The reason I decided against it was because of the lack of reliability, as in your train will get you to your destination, but there won't be a connecting train for several reasons.
Great video, Jacob! I'm really enjoying the San Francisco videos!!
Golden Gate Park is larger than New York Central Park.
Whenever I am in the City, there are two places I never miss- Conzelman Rd over across the Bridge in the Marin Hills (the views of the City and the Bridge are breathtaking) and Old Fort Point under the Bridge at the base of the cliffs. Which to Vertigo fans is the place where Kim Novak jumped into the Bay (actually in a studio, but there you go)
Oh no, that's a bummer
Conditions in Southern California sometimes put a glitch in Amtrak's schedule in Northern California.
Wonderful adventure !!! That Academy of Sciences is an awesome place !!! My daughter & I need to go there. We worked at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge Tenn back in 2005 & 2006 & we loved the Aquarium there !!! Can't wait to see Alcatraz tomorrow !!! Thanks for taking us along !!! 🙂🤠
The California Academy of Sciences is a really cool place thanks for bringing us along Hopefully you will visit some of the cool places in my favorite cit as a kid Seattle !
Went there for a field trip last year it was such a cool experience
Have fun Jacob
Jacob great video I was born in sandiego I love CALI miss itout there
Tampa jay was saying that there was a fire at the Tesla battery factory in his video yesterday
Very nice video and coverage of the Academy of Sciences, but if you’d have turned around at the beginning you could have mentioned the world-class de Young Museum of Art. With an observation tower that has a 360 degree view of S.F. Plus some amazing art. The sphinxes and outdoor vase are part of the museum’s collection. (I work there.)
can you come over to rochester hills michigan? there’s lots of fun attractions here and we have a beautiful down town area!
You sound stuffed up and sick I hope it's not because of the air quality from the fires I can't go with out an upload from my favorite creator 😊
The fires are hundreds of miles away from SF. Further than the distance between Boston and Philadelphia.
Little fun fact about myself i actually never knew that Platypuses were venomous until watching Phineas And Ferb great animated Disney Channel series btw i highly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Disney Channel and the tv series from Disney Channel
You can never make plans with Amtrak. Sometimes they are late or don't show up at all.
You are a great teacher. You should make educational videos for kids. Another day available in the city, seriously the Walt Disney museum is really good if you have never seen it.
Im not sure if you saw that the Moss Landing Battery plant is on fire between Santa Cruz county and Monterey county but that maybe be the cause of the cancelation but not sure
Hey Jacob! Would love to see you in Sacramento since you're so close! We have a train museum, Folsom Prison, Coloma, Sutter's Fort, and many other places of interest! 😊😊😊
I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Haight-Ashbury. I'm super jealous!
I’m sorry about the cancellation, but I can’t be too sorry since if you had gone to Seattle when planned we wouldn’t have been able to see that awesome museum!
What an adventure! Enjoying your reports!
I'm loving your California trip.