This morning we continued south on 101 and finally started
heading east. We picked up 101 when we started driving the Olympic Peninsula on
Sunday, May 4th just outside of Tacoma. We continued around the Peninsula, down
the coasts of Washington, Oregon and then through the coast of California
including the many Redwood Forests. In fact, we have towed the trailer for 1788
miles already and most of them on 101! Tonight we are camped in Clear Lake
State Park with a large lake to the north and surrounded by vineyards and
various fruit trees. I guess that it hit us today that there is an abundance of
wine produced around here. Tomorrow we will be staying at Jessie’s Grove Winery
just outside Lodi. So, if we over imbibe, we just have to make it over to our
camper which will be staged on their property. Some people talk about “camping”
in Walmart lots or Casino’s. For us, why not a vineyard? This is how we are
taking part in an organization known as Harvest Hosts. For an annual fee, you
can stay at wineries, vineyards, orchards, organic farms, etc. Barbara has been
enjoying using her ipod and Audubon app that Steve gave her. (Acorn
Woodpeckers, Cliff Swallows and we found an Osprey Nest) We are staying right
on track with about 120 miles averaged per day of driving. We expect to be in
Yosemite National Park by Sunday! And the adventure continues – stay tuned for
more. (Sorry about the lack of pictures, but Wi-Fi has been scarce and
extremely slow.
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