From the Redwood Forests........

Yes, this land was made for you and me! We have moved on from Alameda to NorCal. We tried to go see this

And our campsite was only about 1 hour away; but we kept running into this:

which made the commute to get there 3x as long. So we decided to skip it this time and try another time. On our last day there, our neighbor, who's been full-timing since 2000, said that he and his wife get a hotel room in the city and stay for 3-4 days; he also said there is a train that will take you there (a few miles from our campsite) for $12 per person, kind of like the Metro in DC. Hmm, where was this information at the beginning of the week when we wanted to go?? Oh well. It will always be there, and we will return.

Now we are here for a week

where these babies rule the campsite

Yes, they are grazing in between the campers. There are fields all over where they go. It is so cool but intimidating at the same time. They are very close to you at times. Just keep on walking, baby! 

On our way here, we took a detour when we stopped overnight. We found a neat little gem called Giant Redwoods RV Park in Myers Flat, California. While there, a gentleman approached G while he was sipping his soda and asked did he know about the Avenue of the Giants? Say whaatt?? So next morning we drove this lovely scenic road and visited the redwoods of California. And it's 'Squatch country, so G was looking for his friend, too. But he didn't catch up with him until later. 

Where's my friend?

A stand of giants

pretty tall and massive, huh?

perspective

It was a beautiful drive, and it's free! The Redwood National Park is the same way. You simply drive. There are roads along the way that lead you to different places. We stopped and visited Lady Bird Grove. It was dedicated to Lady Bird Johnson. I loved how quiet it was. It was an old growth forest. It was my favorite. 

Then we took a scenic drive. This one was pretty spectacular, too. There were firs, and cedar, and ferns all sharing the spotlight with the redwoods. It even had that wonderful forest smell!

And this was a sight to see:

At first I thought it was this one, but I like it anyway. It reminds me of the corporate building 

in London

So that is all I have for you now. It is a beautiful place, Northern California. The temperature here is pretty balmy too (58-65 for the highs). We are not expecting rain for a few days, and the fog, well, I just call that transpiration from the trees. All that oxygen is amazing!! So from the redwood forests, y'all come back! 😉