We left Julia's between 10 and 11am. We took I-5 South most of the way. Then Hwy 199....and into Cali!! We drove through Redwood National Parks (had to get out and take some pics and touch one...) and then saw the Pacific Coast!! I loved the smell of the air, in the forest and along the ocean. Along some beach there were a lot of weathered birch barks with twisted branches.
One thing I wasn't expecting: A LOT of hitchhikers. (Of course, we didn't pick any up, but it was weird to see).
Finally, we made it to Eureka, California. We're staying at a Travelodge. So far, it's a really cute (and creative) town. They have a historic downtown which we're just outside of. They're known of course for their coastal views but also their Victorian architecture. A couple reasons we picked this place: (1) The name caught our attention on the map. (2) Our camping neighbor, Wally, from Yellowstone National Park recommended it and said it was a really neat place. (3) One of Julia's friends back in Portland is originally from Eureka and also gave high recommendations.
I'm still in a "I can't believe we're in Cali" mind-set. The first song that went through my head when we were cruisin' here was California Love by 2Pac. (Aaaaand it's still stuck in my head....).
Love always and Forever,
Stephanie
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