Mar 25 2016

Day 13 -Pebble Beach, Carmel and the 17 Mile Drive

TJ on the RocksDay 13 – March 25, 2016
Our morning had a perfect beginning, after coffee of course, as we turned onto the 17-Mile Long Road. It’s part of the privately owned Pebble Beach Resort, cost $10 per vehicle and is worth every penny.
17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterrey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and some of the most stunning natural scenes you will ever be blessed to encounter.
We witnessed frolicking seals, huge cypress trees, bird rock, majestic waves breaking upon huge boulders, pebble strewn beaches and more.

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Mar 24 2016

Day 12 – The Ever Changing California Scenery and Landscape

SS MinnowDay 12 – March 24, 2016
This morning was a simple bowl of cereal, as my tummy has not enjoyed a heavy breakfast lately. Besides I am doing my best to cut down on my calorie intake. It is difficult with temptation on every corner, but I am learning.
We loaded up, went to the gas station and two women drove up to us in a white Mercedes 500SL and began some sort of sob story about needing money, which they figured very fast that Han was not going to listen to them, so they drove over to the next victim. They were obvious scam artists. When we pulled out of the gas station, they went the opposite way and we began our trip on Hwy. 58, then all of sudden we see them in our rear view mirror and it caused us to pause. They went around us but stayed right within the speed limit. So much so that we started thinking that the car was possibly stolen. Anyway, I have a permit to carry and always take along my P238, which we promptly pulled out of the front of my suitcase and placed in the middle console. Nowadays, I suggest always carrying some sort of protection, but also know how to use it. We truly hope we never have to use it while the women drove off somewhere near Bakersfield to find more people to con I suppose.

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Mar 23 2016

Day 11 – We Found an Oasis of Beauty in Arizona

TJ at the London BridgeDay 11 – March 23, 2016
This morning woke up to doors slamming up and down the length of the motel. Why oh why, cannot people be a little more considerate of others? I try to gently close my door and not stand outside someone’s room talking like I am at a concert. Okay, climbing off the soap box now and get back to business.
At the suggestion of our friend Ken, we went across the street to Westside Lilo’s Cafe. http://www.westsidelilos.com
We had the biggest, bestest and most delicious breakfast to date while on the road. The home fries are definitely worth writing home about.

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Mar 22 2016

Day 10 – From Panic Attack to Restful Stay on Historic Route 66

DSC_0915Day 10 – March 22, 2016
The day began on an excited promise of driving to a lower elevation. Flagstaff has seen me for the last time; I simply cannot handle the thin air. Han was not too happy with it either. It’s not the city which seemed nice enough. It’s just the air’s lack of oxygen.
We ate breakfast, I went to the bathroom before hitting the road, had a slight panic attack, waited outside in the car while Han paid the bill, began our drive, got about five miles down the road, pulled over and asked Han to drive. I was in full scale panic mode. Thin air and curling around the mountains had gotten the better part of me. It did not get any better as we traveled down “hell mountain.” This well-traveled and loved road by many (according to the Internet) left me cowering and shaking.

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Mar 21 2016

Day 9 – Joy, Joy…A Full Day to Catch Up, Do Laundry, Repack and Rest

Resting DayDay 9 – March 21, 2016

The title says it all. We needed a day just to catch up on writing, wash some clothes, play with and learn more about our new toys of the Go-Pro and iPad and simply relax in between.

It was most enjoyable because I personally love reorganizing based on recent travel experiences and it was much needed. Continue reading

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