VitaTour 2006

Cruising the California Coast

So off we go toward the California Coast. Michelle had fallen in love with a campground on the Gualala River, in Gualala, CA a long time ago. We were booked for 4 nights here and I must say it was the most peaceful place we had stayed in thus far.

The roads in an around the campground are tight for a larger rig like us, but we got all 29' parked and shoe horned in the truck to keep it out of the road. I mean this place was so cool it even had parking spots for the puppies, a hitching post marked "Dog Parking".



On top of that Barney found true love, but became frustrated when he had to stoop to her level for a little romance.



This park is bordered by this slow meandering river and the ocean right handy and the whole scene, deep in the redwoods was so relaxing to us. Just what the doctor ordered after nearly 3 weeks on the road. We relaxed and walked and talked and didn't even get upset because we couldn't get in touch with home or the office. Hey, Laura was there and between her and Sheri, everything was under control (we hope)

The 9th was our 18th anniversary and we went off to dinner in town. I'm not quite sure where Michelle got this blouse, but trust, I ain't gonna complain. She looked so darn ummm. Stunning is the only word the comes near to expressing how my date looked. WOW GIRL She kept wanting me to watch the sunset, but I was somewhat distracted.



Happy Anniversary, dear one.

After our 4 days in Gualala we head north again to Trinidad, CA and Gold Beach, Or. I didn't realize it but Barney has taken over Naggy Maggie's job of navigating. I could tell which way to go based on which ear he was drooling into.



We came up Highway 1 and 101 to the most beautiful beaches and wild flowers.



If you get the chance to travel the west coast, take the extra time to drive the Scenic Byway. It is well worth dealing with the 5 MPH switch backs and 7 + grades even if you are pulling an aluminum anchor.



Our last stop in Calif was at the Redwood Trail Campground in Trinidad. The staff there were waiting to greet us and help us in anyway they could. The local elk population stopped by for a visit during the night, which caused Barney to bark, but he was SOOOOOOO happy that they left souvenirs for him to roll in. NOT. Slight clean-up delay and on to Gold Beach, OR.

Thanks,
Don Curran

posted by Michelle & Don Curran @ 1:40 PM