Our friend Chris told us last night over mai tai’s at the Conga Lounge that March 11, 2005 was the hottest March 11th ever in the Bay Area. The record-setting 86 degrees surpasses the previous record high of 80 degrees set exactly one year earlier. Forcasters are predicting cooler weather for the rest of the week, but today’s weather was perfect dor a trip to the fabulous Oakland Zoo.

The zoo recently expanded their world class elephant compound to six acres, which makes it the second largest in the country. It’s really nice to see all of the work being done to make the zoo even better than it already is. Of course, my favorite activity at the zoo is taking the leisurely sky ride to the top of the hill and back. Beautiful!