We have spent the last week making our way down the state of California. For various reasons, including the fact that we are running short on time, I have not bicycled. We visited the Redwood forests with Don and Bronnie, and then parted ways with the hopes of meeting up sometime before we reach home. Vincent had never been to San Francisco, so he and I spent a day visiting all the typical tourist sites. While there, I got to visit another dear friend of mine from my NIH days. Jim is working in San Mateo for a couple of years and volunteers on the Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien, a restored WWII vessel moored at Pier 45 Fisherman’s Wharf in the SF Bay. As always, it was great seeing him. We are in the midst of wine country and our RV is right next to a vineyard. Bob and I walked through the fields and marveled at the beauty of the plants. We visited Hearst Castle, W.R. Hearst’s “little something” to replace camping out in the open at the San Simeon Ranch. The castle is spectacular, but the real story is the achievement of Julia Morgan, the first female architect in California and the creative drive behind the magnificent estate. We had our first In-N-Out burgers which are mighty good for fast food. We still haven’t had a burger as good as the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, MD-a little hole-in-the wall place that we love and bicycle to often.
Hello Cathy and Crew, congratulations on reaching the West Coast! Maybe you remember the two girls from Australia (www.bikeisgood.blogspot.com)? We met in Jackson MT, at the Hot Springs Lodge, enjoying a nice conversation over a pancake breakfast (one of many). We somehow recall that your home base is in Maryland and we very much hope that Hurricane Irene didn't cause any emergency situation for you and your family. Keep those wheels turning and safe travels when heading back East. Louise & Kerstin
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