We left San Fran and entered Marin county, thus starting the famous #1 Hwy up the west coast. We had been forewarned that despite the beauty of the scenery, we likely would decide to veer off Hwy 1 in favour of the interstate. We couldn’t understand why someone would suggest driving on a freeway over the
Pacific Coast Highway, but when we started the drive, we began to understand why someone would make this decision. This is a rollercoaster ride of a road, complete with cliffs and 15 mile/hr turns. To say that it is VERY turny would be a gross understatement.
That being said, we stayed on Hwy 1 for an entire day and the spectacular views were well worth the motion sickness.
Chris was stoked to windsurf for the first time this trip and his first time ever in California (cold water!!!) in a little town called Bodega Bay. Nothing spectacular, but a chance to get his sea legs wet.
Camping in California was great – perfect temperature and no bugs. And it was great being on the coast again. While Nova Scotia is a far cry from California, it was nice to experience something familiar.
The next day brought us through the
Redwood Forest and the Avenue of Giants – home to the majestic Redwood trees.
Very very cool to see.
We camped in the
Redwood State Park for a night before venturing into
Oregon.
Where's Aimée?
The
Oregon coast was arguably more spectacular than the
California coast with steeper cliffs, bluer water and forests right to the water’s edge; the colours were incredible.
Plus, there was hardly a sole around – it’s quite deserted along the whole coast until
Portland.
Chris got to windsurf at a place called
Pistol River, a famous wavesailing beach and had what he described as “although terrifying, the funnest day of windsurfing ever”.
In windsurfing terms it was 4.7, down-the-line, and logo high but don’t feel bad if you don’t know what that means.
We met a cool couple from
Portland there and camped with them (and 200 other windsurfers) that night.
Chris before venturing out at Pistol River
Chris tearin' it up at Pistol River
An Oregon winery (which we plan to take advantage of while here)
The next day brought us through the 
Where's Aimée?
Chris tearin' it up at Pistol River
2 comments:
Hey guys,
Your trip is amazing. I can't beleive the size of those trees. It almost makes me want to take a trip like this, without Kohen though, way too much driving for him. By the way I don't know if I told you I start work tomorrow back at Keswick Valley. Cant wait to hear more.
Those trees are amazing! I can't believe a tree can even get that big. I'd love to see that for myself. The "Where's Aimee" pics are funny :) Keep'em coming. Glad to see Chris finally got some windsurfing in. I don't know what that gibberish means but it sounds good!
I'd hate to be driving a standard on some of those hills in San Fran! Wow - Steep!
Post a Comment