To lug, or not to lug, that is the question. We traveled by train in Europe for many weeks with just a carry-on bag. Now we have a carry-on bag just for snacks. Good intentions of leaving early were thwarted by the final 90% of packing, changing the sheets, doing a last load of laundry, and tidying up so we can come back to a clean house...which is really out of our control because Michael and Michelle are taking care of the house and dogs. The hardest part of leaving was saying goodbye to the dogs because they don’t understand how long we will be gone.
We were backing down the driveway when we heard what sounded like someone throwing a bucket of mud on our car. We believe we witnessed a miracle...because it was either the first flying ostrich or Big Bird that blessed our vehicle with half gallon of holy poo. We rinsed off the car and took it to the car wash, which added yet another delay.
On this trip we are going to reconnect with friends we have not seen in a long time. But after a 3 hour drive and a 1 hour charge, our first stop was in San Luis Obispo with friends that we see regularly. Jeanie, Julie, Kelly, Nancy and Nic joined us for a long happy Bon Voyage lunch at Luna Red located next to the Mission de Tolosa in the heart of downtown SLO.
Back on the road we continued listening to “S Town” an investigative journalism podcast hosted by Brian Reed about an email sent to the staff of the show This American Life asking them to investigate an alleged murder in Woodstock Alabama. This real life story is engrossing and fascinating. Tom’s reaction was “perhaps we should swing by S Town for lunch” and Gina’s reaction was “make sure we are going nowhere near that town”. Lets see what happens when we travel through Alabama.
We drove by an ostrich farm outside of Solvang and wondered if this was the home of the miracle bird. After another 3 hours driving and 1 hour charging we arrived in Monrovia (near Los Angles). We are here to attend a wedding...but more about that tomorrow.
Trip Stats:
397.3 mi 119.2 kWh 300 Wh/mi
2 comments:
Did you know there is a giant cow behind you!
Sounds like a great start! Packing is never fun but hopefully you have everything you need. With all the different adventures on this trip you have to be ready for anything. Looking forward to more updates!
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