California Here We Come

Today we shoved off from Ashland and headed to California. We had the chance to meet Cornflower my web designer and his wife Nikita. We also said goodbye to our new friend Christopher. We thank him and Samantha for their kindness and hospitality.

I guess you could say we took the "scenic" route back to California today. We were encouraged to back track up I-5 and then down to the California Coast and the red woods, instead we were adventurous took I-5 south, saw Mt. Shasta and thought we'd "save" sometime and cut through the Klamath National Forrest and the Siskiyou Mountains. What we discovered what the windy road that cuts through the mountains isn't faster...especially when you start in Oregon, drive to California and then back into Oregon before driving back to California. However, it was one beautiful ride and we were able to see a HUGE sculpture of Bigfoot in Happy Camp, California.. Yes we are in Bigfoot country...my dreams have come true!

We also made it to the Red Wood Forest and were amazed by what we saw. Words can't describe the majestic experience of being among those trees. It is truly something out of "Lord of the Rings." Favorite part of that experience...or most memorable...sliding down the hill with Chanda and Jake. We weren't wearing the right shoes to be tromping around the forest and hit a real steep embankment and slipped. We had one good laugh after that.

We had a quick stop at the beach in Crescent City and then traveled on to spend the night in Arcata. Ah...a hotel...two big beds...and a pool. It's nice to have a space to call our own if only for one night.