WE MADE IT!
15 days and 4150 miles after leaving Concord, we arrived today at Jen and Dan’s. Our final day of driving started out in Monterey Bay. We had another wonderful weather day. This was our sixth day of blue skies, sunshine and no clouds. We discovered a bike path right outside our hotel which lead us to the beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Aquarium. I would like to say that staying at our hotel next to the bike path was planned, but it was just great luck. After our ride we got on the road to Santa Cruz for a quick tour. We just passed through as we were anxious to get to Jen and Dan’s. We arrived at their house and immediately jumped into our grandparent’s role. It was great to see Jen and the kids. Dan is away on business and we will get to see him in a couple of days.
Ellen and I really enjoyed our trip out to California. Each day was a new adventure in interesting and beautiful places. We did well with travel directions thanks to Jill (our GPS system).
This will be my last posting for a few weeks. Ellen and I will be getting settled in here in Los Altos. We look forward to bike rides, walks, and maybe a side trip or two.
More later . . .
Congratulations You Two !
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a wonderful journey with all of us. I feel as if I just finished the trip with you. It was great to see the pictures. There are some really beautiful places in this country.
Enjoy your grand parenting. I'm sure the kids will enjoy it.
Skype soon.
John
Hello Boss! I know you're not anymore, but old nicknames die hard! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience you and Ellen had to California. I loved reading about your trip and seeing all the pictures you shared. I hope you enjoy your time with your family. I'm sure you've heard, but it's snowing like crazy in Cleveland so definitely enjoy sunny California!
Please keep in touch. You have a standing invitation to visit us in our new home once you return to Ohio - no rush, of course! :-)
I miss you!
Jen Ballinger
P.S. I love the beard!!
Hi Tom and Ellen,
ReplyDeleteYour trip sounds/looks glorious. But then anything other than lake-effect snow looks great right now. I love the fact that you are getting out of the car and experiencing all of the parks and interest spots.
While in CA, try to get to Solvang. It's a neat little area in the mountains. A high school classmate of mine lives nearby in Los Olivos and whenever I visit, I always want to go into Solvang. Michael Jackson's Neverland is near there as well.
Hope you continue to enjoy yourselves.
Sue
Tom, Pete Ross shared with me this link. I could not believe what I was seeing with you and your lovely beard! Is that really you? I guess retirement is treating you just fine.
ReplyDeleteWe miss your daily office visits. Take care. I will live through you.
Dyann