I wish I had my camera, but on Veterans Day I spent some time taking pictures with my iphone around the Claremont Resort and Club, the historic hotel where we’re staying. I had to get photos while I could — because an atmospheric river and torrential rain was in the forecast for the rest of our trip.

Two days later it is pouring! I’m at my son’s apartment now and I couldn’t leap over the river that was rushing down the curb by his sidewalk. Now I’ve got soaking wet shoes and socks!

Flag at half mast for Veterans Day.

The hallway to our room. The blue light doesn’t show to the naked eye. I think it’s an effect of blue panels along the wall and the light reflecting on them.

Views of San Francisco from the resort.

Views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The lobby.

Looking from a balcony on the Lobby level towards the tennis courts.

Another city view.

A view of the hotel.

The Club — gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room — can be found at the building in the background. The Club has memberships for local residents for tennis, swimming and the gym. It even has a youth swim team who practices there.

A view towards the Club from the Lobby.

Where are some of your favorite places to visit and favorite hotels?