The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo
Classy
Some stairs at a small beach in Montana De Oro State Park just south west of San Luis Obispo
That same small beach
I had never seen seaweed in those colors before. There were also tons of small rocks in all sizes worn smooth over the years and in many different colors. They were perfect for skipping.
A sharp contrast in rock colors. I wonder what causes this change. Maybe that's as far as the water goes? I would think if that were the case, it would be more of a transition.
North side of the beach
The south side of the beach
A mother and her 2 or 3 young children had spent the morning making art out of the rocks and seaweed around. This one caught my eye because it stuck out in the giant patch of dark colored rocks.
I stopped by Morro Bay for lunch.
A viewpoint along Big Sur (facing south)
That same viewpoint along Big Sur (facing north)
This is the gas station in Gorda, CA, the most expensive gas station in the U.S. In their defense, it is full service, that must be some hell of a service. I stopped by to get a mocha from the guy at the Espresso cart. He was a quirky character dressed like he was a biker at one time. He was a skinny guy with a long white pony tail and thinning white facial hair. He has grease under his finger nails and never stopped singing/humming/whistling/talking to himself except to converse with customers. He rode to work on a schwin bicycle retrofitted with a small, 30cc motor. He was someone I would have liked to sit down and talk with. The Mocha was made with a package of Nestle instant hot cocoa, espresso, milk, and chocolate syrup, it was sweet as hell. His mannerisms gave him a look of having no clue what he was doing yet he was very meticulous about every move that he did make.
This is between Monterey and Santa Cruz. I wouldn't want to work in this field.
Walking path out to Half Moon Bay
Me sitting and watching the ocean
And a dolphin showed up
And then another showed up
There was a horse trail too, which made for a lot of horse manure on all the paths, not pleasant when biking
Tommy's friend sketching
His sketches
I offered to take some peoples' picture, which ended up with this guy wanting a picture with us
And this girl wanting a picture.
And Krissy wanting a picture. I am pretty sure that my buddy Tom (big hair to the left) is who they wanted a picture with and I am just the pity appearance. I told them this and they laughed and denied it knowing it was true.
SF Street Food Fair
15 Romolo. Amazing drinks made the old fashioned ways.
A lazy Sunday with Halley in their apt in Lower Haight.
The drive up the 1 to Anderson Valley at sunset.
The drive up the 1 to Anderson Valley at sunset. If you didn't notice, the moon is on the upper left of the photo.
Since Russian River Brewery was not my final destination (I had another hour and a half of driving to do), I made sure not to test my limits at the bar. I brought a bottle of Pliny the Elder IPA (a favorite among my friends in SD) to the hotel. Besides, I've never seen Pliny in bottles, I had to.
Outside 15 Romolo
Anderson Valley Brewing Company brewery tour
Anderson Valley Brewing Company brewery tour. Their brand new canning machine, something they just started doing. They said it is necessary as new laws regarding glass bottles in areas such as on boats and at beaches are coming into effect.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company brewery tour. Their hop refrigerator, AKA heaven.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company brewery tour. Hope refrigerator.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company brewery tour. Their bar and store. I liked their tap set-up a lot. It allows for the bartender to pour beer while looking at the customer and not have the bar all cluttered up.
Around Anderson Valley Brewing Company grounds. They were growing fresh hops and had a frisbee golf course you could reserve.
The friendly bear (you'll see him on their labels)
Had to get my picture in front of the sign, they are one of my favorite breweries.
If you look to the left, you will notice fresh hops being harvested.
Navarro Point Peninsula.
A small river off the 1 that led to the ocean.
Random junk along the 1.
Didn't pay to drive through but I drove by
Businesses closed
Not a very good picture of myself. The wind wasn't cooperating.
Along the 101 on the way to Avenue of the Giants
Avenue of the Giants.
F'in 94. Avenue of the Giants.
Good ol' Texas. Avenue of the Giants.
Hopped on the 299 to cut over to Redding
The sky from the campground off the 299.
1st night of camping. Frightening, entertaining, desperate, and hilarious in hindsight.
Day breaks on the 299
Not sure why I took this picture. I didn't spend any time here more then just to stretch my legs. I guess I just liked the view?
I loved this sign, had to take a picture of it. If you enlarge it, it says "Welcome to Kyburz / Now Leaving Kyburz"
Lunch and Journal catch up at Lake Tahoe before heading to Nevada
This damn cat would not leave me alone from the minute I showed up to the camp ground and that was BEFORE I started cooking. Stupid night to decide to cook tuna...
Nature preserve in NE California
Guess it was too expensive to stand them up and get rid of them.
The plains of california
Wild plum wine. Pretty good.
Along Hwy 33. A mistake photo that I actually really like.
Along Hwy 33.
San Luis Obispo.
Valencia Peak. Montana de Oro State Park, CA.
Montana De Oro State Park, CA.
Montana de Oro State Park, CA.
Cyclist along Hwy 1, Southern California.
More Valencia peak...out of order.
Dead mouse on bike path. Half Moon Bay, CA.
Driving along Hwy 1, Southern California.
San Jose, CA
Rose Garden. San Jose, CA.
Tommy changing a flat at his apt. San Jose, CA.
Tommy's Apt.
Tommy and friend at Trial's Pub. San Jose, CA.
Pitchers of beer on cask at Trials Pub.
Above men's bathroom at Trial's Pub.
Tommy's belt.
I never knew he was such a Laker's fan.
Heidi at her apt in Lower Haight. San Francisco, CA.
I have known this guy as long as I have known myself. I say that proudly.
Tommy's friend.
Random night shot in San Jose, CA
Hwy 101 just south of Humbolt.
Ave of the Giants.
Central Park. Davis, CA.
Fire on the side of the road east of Davis.
East of Davis.
Tiburon, CA.
Joelle at Tiburon, CA.
Riding on Lake Tahoe.
"Hi" from the bottom of Lake Tahoe.
Riding at Lake Tahoe.
Hut at Lake Tahoe.
