When we hear Hap has passed away, we pack up, gather the dogs and head south to be with family.
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| Moss Landing Harbor entrance |
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| Castroville |
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| Salinas |
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The late spring rains have turned the hills to lush greens with yellow mustard flowers. Vineyard vines are covered in new leaves.
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| Close to San Luis Obispo |
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| Madona Inn |
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| Pismo Beach |
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| Vineyard with new leaves |
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| Mid century model motel close to Paso Robles |
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Since we got a late start, we stop at
Flying Flags RV Resort in Buellton. It's a high end park (pricier than most) popular with "big rigs" and very dog friendly. We are happy with our campsite and especially like their "off leash" fenced area for dogs. In the morning, we have a wonderful breakfast at
Ellen's Danish Restaurant, which has been owned and run by the same family since the 1940's. They make everything from scratch, including fruit jams and grating potatoes for hash browns. We'll definitely be back.
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| Big rigs |
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| Puppies check out the new site |
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Fully refreshed after a nourishing breakfast, we again drive south on Hwy 101.
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| Curve before Gaviota Pass |
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| Gaviota Pass |
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| Almost about back to the coast |
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| Refugio State Beach |
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The Los Angeles metro area is always a challenge... we drive through just after the noon hour and don't have too much trouble as long as we stay in the diamond lane.
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| LA freeway overpasses |
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| 3 Story ad for the new Three Stooges movie |
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After being with family, we drive to the Tire Man (see next page) in Ridgecrest. Chuck gets our tires all set for Alaska. To go home, decide to take a road less travelled Hwy 178, which winds through the high desert towards Bakersfield.
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| Joshua Trees start showing up as we ascend |
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| Lots of Joshua Trees |
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| Road quickly descends after summit |
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| with several sharp curves |
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| until we reach the bottom |
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On the western side, Hwy 178 follows the Kern River. With the lower rainfall/snow levels this year, the river is running pretty rocky.
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| Jamie - it'd be hard to kayak this year |
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| Pool and drop |
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Once again we drive north on I-5 and take Hwy 152 over Pacheco Pass.
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| Eastern hills are starting to dry out |
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| Lower levels in the reservoir |
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| Green hills on western slope |
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As we near home, the farmlands appear lushly dressed in their finest spring attire. We are fortunate to live in such an agriculturally diverse area.
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| Field of mustard by Hollister farm |
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