Sand and Sunsets
| Daily Summary | April 18 |
|---|---|
| Day | 07 |
| Start | Mattole Campground in King Ranch National Conservation Area |
| Finish | McKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, CA |
| Today’s Miles | 121.8 |
| Trip Time | 06:54:29 |
| Moving Average | 27.3 mph |
| Speed Max | 69.1 mph |
| Time Moving | 04:32:50 |
| Odometer | 717.6 |
| Location | https://share.delorme.com/Judice |
Highlights
- Driving through the Avenue of the Giants is like a scene from Lord of the Rings – the tall redwoods, light streaming through the branches, and lush ferns clinging to the ground.
- Highway 1 is the preeminent coastal highway in the U.S. It did not disappoint.
- The seals sunning on the rocks at McKerricher State Park tell you it’s time to relax.
- This morning we looked all over for Mr. Spock’s jar of peanut butter, and it was gone. After some detective work, we realized that last night’s visitor must have stolen it. In the middle of the night we were stirred awake by some rattling outside our trailer. When we opened the trailer door we saw a raccoon high tailing it. We’re imagining the raccoon smacking her lips trying to suck the peanut butter off the roof of her mouth.
- We met an 87-year old man (from Eugene) camping on the beach with his dog Tink (adopted from Bend). He travels the country with his pup. What a great attitude he had about life!
Lowlights
- After a week of camping, we’re starting to feel some travel fatigue. We may need to stay in one place a little longer. Our goal oriented selves feel like we always need to make forward progress.
Observations
- Road signs are required targets for shotgun yahoos. Everywhere in the U.S. of A.
- Oregon roads have fewer potholes than California roads.
- If T'Chat has a way to tie her leash in a knot, she will find it.