Smooth Moves, Ex-Lax
| Daily Summary | April 23 |
|---|---|
| Day | 12 |
| Start | The Costanoa Campground in Pescadero, CA |
| Finish | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz, CA |
| Today’s Miles | 35.2 |
| Trip Time | 02:30:24 |
| Moving Average | 32.3 mph |
| Speed Max | 65.0 mph |
| Time Moving | 01:14:03 |
| Odometer | 989.5 |
| Location | https://share.delorme.com/Judice |
Highlights
- We woke up to a gorgeous morning of sunshine and cool ocean breezes. Robin ran amidst the smell of eucalyptus trees while I packed up the teardrop.
- Driving along Highway 1 we came across The Pie Ranch and stopped to offer ourselves as ranch hands in hopes that we could wrangle and lasso some pies. We even volunteered to help drive the pie herd up to Montana. Sadly, we were turned away because we don’t know how to lasso pies. Apparently, they are smaller than cows. So with three pies in hand (strawberry, lemon buttermilk, and honey custard) we headed south.
- Found space on a busy Saturday at a state park in Santa Cruz. Prediction: in 10 years, you will need to make reservations months in advance for these coastal campgrounds.
- That said, we just discovered that Yosemite campgrounds are all booked up for for the season. For that and several other 4-footed reasons, we’ve decided to bypass Yosemite on this trip and spend more time moseying up the eastern side of the Sierras.
- We enjoyed a picnic on the Santa Cruz waterfront watching people, dogs, surfers, and surfing dogs.
Lowlights
- None
Observations
- What we are learning about each other after 22 years of marriage:
- Robin’s spirit soars with smells, sounds, and color, and rhythmic movement.
- Ross feels most alive with intense physical activity rewarded by a stunning vista. Or a craft beer.