It was cold and rainy when we got up this morning.
Instead of clearing up the further south we went, the harder it rained.
You are welcome California, I know you have needed rain forever.
The rain has followed us everywhere.
We've been able to outrun it everywhere.
Even left a major flood in Cedar Rapids.
Sorry about that.
But we pursued in the mist of rain and mid 50s temp.
Sometimes we thought it was a glimmer of sun,
but just beautiful leaves.
Met a couple of bikers at breakfast that had biked from Vancouver headed to LA.
Said it was taking them 2 weeks.
Would be boxing up their bikes and flying back.
The Redwood were shedding.
Sometimes felt like snowing needles.
Our breakfast stop.
Eternal Tree Cafe
Scotia, CA
After breakfast we took a walk out back to check out The Eternal Tree.
It was advertised to have 20 rooms?
It was a free look.
Mr. G got out of the car for only a minute,
and these pine needles floated down on the car.
The rain paused for a few minutes while we checked out the Interpretive Center.
A picture of a display at the interpretive center.
Myers Flat, CA
Going through a split tree?
I was trying to get a picture of the sign.
Didn't realize these guys were there.
Lots of hikers and homeless people throughout the parks waiting for a ride.
The things we do for 5 bucks.
Isn't this the image we always think about when we think "Redwood?"
The tree Mr. G just drove through.
Asked if we could take a picture just for perspective.
101 Drive-In, Willits, CA
I was so happy to get to the room tonight.
They had it all nice and warm for us.
My feet had been cold all day.
Had to give a chuckle. They are remodeling a bit here.
I paused for a moment and couldn't decide which combination I liked best.
I'm wondering if they have.
During half time of Monday night football,
we went next door and grabbed supper.
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Sorry California, it's supposed to be sunny tomorrow,
and they are still predicting an earthquake for southern California.
I see they had a 3.6 south of San Jose today.
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What a marvelous trip - and marvelous photos to remember it by!
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