I prefer short road trips of 3 to 7 days over longer trips. I miss me surroundings and I miss me own bed after a few days. This week we took a little three day, two night journey and got back just in time for this miserable heat spell.
Here is our route minus the 50 miles into Oregon where we stayed overnight in Grants Pass, Oregon before turning south to California.
And now for a few photos because that is what us old folks do!
Tree Hugger: Lady Bird Johnson Redwood GroveSome of the Redwoods are 2,400 years oldFor size comparison: Remember I am a man of considerable girthLove me paths When you are amongst the Redwood trees, you spend most of your time looking upward…which I think is good for the soulAte lunch by this fresh water lagoon-ocean just on the other side of the strand of sand in the background
Walk on the beach and watching the driftwood playBeach grass Love me little town churchesCrescent City, California … one of my favorite placesLighthouse in Crescent CityTrinidad, California… another one of my favorite places (I have about a million fav places!)Trinidad Bay…I have no idea what i pushed or hit to get that effect, oh well…Drive along the Smith River when leaving the coast and heading into Oregon.Driving by and around Mount Shasta, one of my favorite places.Where the Sacramento River begins from a spring at the base of Mount Shasta. I will include the sign for proof. A bunch of kinda hippies folks hang out here all the time playing music, living in their vans and busses, smoking, chanting, generally having a good time and not hurting anyone. They will eventually grow up to be greedy capitalist-I’ve seen this play out before in the sixties. Have fun while you can, I say. Oh yes, one of my favorite places.I told you so
There is so much to learn where cameras are concerned. Life has been rather complicated here Gary. I have a blog sat waiting to post but have held off. In good health physically though.
I love north coast CA, I’m a bit envious you got to go visit. 🙂 I love seeing the redwoods, visiting a redwood grove is akin to a mystical experience, IMO. June is a beautiful time to visit that area.
It really is a special area over there. Love that Crescent City area, especially Pebble Beach Drive and the beaches there. We swung by Ferndale. Been there before but for some reason it didn’t really give me the same vibe as years ago. Hopefully will return to that area again this summer/fall.
Looks like your enjoying your camera, love the photos😊
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Oh I need to read the instructions but you know how ya men hate reading instructions! I hope you are doing ok Alison.
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There is so much to learn where cameras are concerned. Life has been rather complicated here Gary. I have a blog sat waiting to post but have held off. In good health physically though.
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I was concerned that might be the case. Life can indeed get complicated, even without a pandemic.
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It certainly can.
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I love north coast CA, I’m a bit envious you got to go visit. 🙂 I love seeing the redwoods, visiting a redwood grove is akin to a mystical experience, IMO. June is a beautiful time to visit that area.
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It really is a special area over there. Love that Crescent City area, especially Pebble Beach Drive and the beaches there. We swung by Ferndale. Been there before but for some reason it didn’t really give me the same vibe as years ago. Hopefully will return to that area again this summer/fall.
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Awesome photos, Gary, especially those redwoods.
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They are so inspiring. I think St. Francis was right about nature and God’s presence. I hope you and yours are all well!
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