May 21, 2026Today we drove from San Simeon, CA up the Pacific Coast Highway 1 to Monterey to boondock on Oceanview Blvd (Pacific Grove). While driving the windy road we had hopes of seeing great views. Unfortunately, there was a fog bank or heavy marine layer over the coastal water most of the drive. Luckily,… Continue reading Destination Monterey via Pacific Coast Hwy
Elephant Seals FILL the Beach
May, 20, 2026After visiting Hearst Castle we headed to the nearby beach where a massive number of elephant seals frequent. I was hoping to see a few…and here they are! Cool. So cool that they were right here! (We are up on a boardwalk that is close to street level. It runs along the beach… Continue reading Elephant Seals FILL the Beach
Hearst Castle: Casa Grande Tour
May 20, 2026This morning we went for the Casa Grande Tour of Hearst Castle. There were multiple tours to select from. Barry and I thought this one sounded like the best one to provide a good introduction to this massive estate. We can always come again and take a different tour. We arrived plenty early… Continue reading Hearst Castle: Casa Grande Tour
SEA OTTERS! Morro Rock and More
May 19, 2026 As we traveled from Pismo Beach to San Simeon State Campground, we made some amazing stops. We love the nimbleness of Sadie to allow for this kind of travel! FIRST STOP – Morro Bay in hopes to see a sea otter or two.We parked at the Morro Bay South Pier and walked… Continue reading SEA OTTERS! Morro Rock and More
Beach #3 – Pismo Beach
August 17-19, 2026Destination today: North Beach Campground Pismo Beach, CA We didn’t realize there were two separate state campgrounds for “Pismo Beach”. We thought we were in the one right in Pismo Beach but we had to go a couple miles further to the Oceano location. Once again we were assigned a nice site (#03).… Continue reading Beach #3 – Pismo Beach
Beach #2 Rincon Parkway Campground
Now THIS is a true OCEAN view! Not an HDTV peek-a-boo view, where you must zoom in for the view. LOL OMG! Shortly after being all set-up, I happened to look out the window at the exact moment there were TWO dolphins side by side IN a wave before it crashed. I couldn’t believe they… Continue reading Beach #2 Rincon Parkway Campground
Epic Trip 2026 Underway!
We began our 2026 adventures with a stop in Chula Vista to see Isaac and Mona. This was an important stop since it will be about 7 1/2 months before we see them again. We were able to park for the two nights in the driveway. Since Sunday was Mother’s Day, I helped the kids… Continue reading Epic Trip 2026 Underway!
A Little Pickleball + ProDemocracy Demonstration
On September 1, 2025, we rolled into Chula Vista, California. We stopped and participated in a local pro-democracy/anti-Trump demonstration. It was our first California one. A few days later we participated in two more that were next to the Bonita Golf Course. People were awesome. So much support. I loved how people here used t-shirts… Continue reading A Little Pickleball + ProDemocracy Demonstration
Wilderness Lakes TT, Menifee, Ca
Aug 15, 2025 We had an appointment at Grech RV in Riverside, CA this morning for warranty work. This is the only place we will have work done. They are AWESOME! While we waited we walked down the street to the local Airport Cafe. The breakfasts are the BEST…you won’t be hungry for lunch! From… Continue reading Wilderness Lakes TT, Menifee, Ca
Las Vegas: Our SPHERE Experience
August 13, 2025, Today was 112 degrees Fahrenheit! Oofda!Barry and I had tickets for the show “Postcard From Earth” that was showing at The Sphere in Las Vegas! This experience was incredible! It was like an IMAX 3d show on steroids! The message to take care of Mother Earth came through nicely, but I’m sure… Continue reading Las Vegas: Our SPHERE Experience