Breakfast at Joni’s

Joni's Cafe (awnings) across the park from our hotel

During the weekend of the Alcatraz race, we walked across the small park next to the Courtyard by Marriott to “Joni’s,”  a perfect little coffee-shop and restaurant.   It had simple and wonderful food — pancakes, eggs, oatmeal, milk, fruit … you name it.   Happily, we could sit outside, where, in the sun, it was warm.

We even ate one of our lunches there — when coming back on the bus from the Marina area.   After walking so far, and playing on the swings at the Marina school, it was a very welcome stop.

The girls were patient waiting for their food, and perfect ladies when it came time to eat:

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