No, I didn’t forget to post about day 37 (it was spent in Eureka getting my car serviced, doing laundry, accounting and other sundry tasks) but Day 38 (October 30) was wonderful and definitely worth posting! Most people are aware of California State Route 1 which is the spectacular road that hugs the coast for … Continue reading Day 38 – Finding the “Lost Coast”
As I woke this morning the overnight rain had moved north and the warm sun signaled that I had moved south. Today’s journey was short – just 108 miles if you follow the highway – but I took my time and followed some scenic routes through Redwoods National Park to get to Eureka, California. The … Continue reading Day 36 – Redwood Forests
I thought that the Oregon-California border would represent halfway around the perimeter and it looks like that’s how it’s working out. I have completed 7,034 miles which matches my estimate of 14,000 miles for the whole trip and I am at Brookings, Oregon which is just 7 miles from California. Today was a fairly long … Continue reading Day 35 – Halfway Point
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast and I like to eat it at a local diner when in smaller towns, such as Seaside. Normally this works well and I find interesting places that offer a local twist on the traditional breakfast fare. Today, however, was an exception. The cafe looked great and there … Continue reading Day 34 – Northern Oregon Coast
The weather service predicted a 100% chance of rain for today and they were spot on. The heaviest came in the morning so I slept in, took my time over Sunday brunch and then headed south along the Pacific coast for the relatively short drive to Seaside, Oregon. I had spent 6 nights in Washington … Continue reading Day 33 – Gray is the Color of the Day but I’m Feeling Sunny
Today was the day that I saw the Pacific Ocean for the first time (on this trip) and turned to start heading south. The map and video are here. The charmed weather that I had enjoyed during the first part of the trip has abandoned me for the time being and it was gloomy and … Continue reading Day 32 – Turning a Corner
After yesterday’s’ flight I was quite tired but I knew that I needed to stay awake until a reasonable bedtime to avoid jet lag. Unfortunately, my efforts were in vain as I went to bed at 11:15 PM and woke up at 3:45 AM. After failing to fall back asleep I got up early to … Continue reading Day 31 – A bit of Physics and a lot of Natural Splendor