When I drove up from Sonoma, I took CA Route 128 from Cloverdale to the coast and would highly recommend it to anyone planning a route through NorCal – RV, car, motorcycle or bicycle. Also, do not miss Avenue of the Giants that is surrounded by Humboldt Redwoods...
Read moreSonoma County, California – June 2018
A sumptuous spring day in Sonoma, curated by my dear friend Blythe. Delicious day in every way! A bank building worthy of seeds! in Petaluma Wild Flour Bread Bakery, Freestone Freestone Artisan Cheese Plant Nursery at Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Armstrong...
Read moreBay Area, California – June 2018
I lived in Berkeley and worked in San Francisco 1998-2002, so it’s another place that feels a bit like home. My friend Liz at my favorite place to eat breakfast on earth – La Note in Berkeley. Oakland has a different vibe than any place I have ever been....
Read moreGrass Valley & Nevada City, California – June 2018
Not only did I have a friend in Grass Valley to visit, but I HAD to go to Inn Town Campground in Nevada City. In the fall of 2017, as part of my preparation for this journey, I rented a Class C motorhome and camped at Inn Town for a Girl Camper weekend. Inn Town owner...
Read moreLake Tahoe, California & Nevada – June 2018
I had been to Lake Tahoe once before, but didn’t remember how brilliantly blue it was. It took my breath away. OKAY AND THE OTHER THING… I zipped around in the car on the south and west side of Tahoe, no problem. Roads were pretty straight, couple of lanes. When...
Read moreMono Lake National Forest Scenic Area, California – June 2018
I am sorry to say I didn’t give Mono Lake the attention it deserves. I had been driving Minnie & Max through Yosemite all day, and was tired. One day I will return!! Mono...
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