california coast

crossing into california i had to go through the customs check point.  all i had was an asian pare which i got from walmart and they let me through with it.   i really enjoyed my drive down route 101 and route 1.  lots of windy roadways through scenic areas, including redwood national forest.

i stopped in eureka to use the internet at has beans coffee.

i drove into the night, which was abnormal but i wanted to find a place with cell phone reception because i was expecting an international call in the morning.  it was night and it was also foggy.  i came close to hitting a deer, but was able to swerve in time.  i gave up looking for cell reception and found a pullout right at a ledge overlooking the foamy waves pounding the surf.

the waves made a constant loud hushing noise that overpowered the sound of the few cars that passed me in the night.  i slept with my side window flared open, listening to the ocean and smiling at the awesome spot i scored to park.  i pondered my trip fondly, knowing it was drawing to a close.  i was sad for it to end but ready for it to be finalized..