CA Toad Rip (11/11): Day # 1
Nov. 14th, 2011 06:27 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mlerulesGot outta town later than I'd originally planned today, but this didn't surprise me that much, as time is a slippery fish, after all. Stopped off at Cabela's in Eugene to pick up a replacement pair of fit-over sunglasses, as my last ones went AWOL. It seemed odd doing so on a intermittently rainy, grey day, but as I'm headed to SoCal, it's actually a good 'n' wise move.
My initial plan had me landing in Redding, CA for the night. I then scaled that back to Ashland, OR. Ultimately though, I decided to stop as the sky began to darken, opting for what's becoming my new fave 1-nite away from home spot (Southward): Wolf Creek Inn. It's got interesting history, good food, free full breakfast w/room, and decent bathtubs - and it's not that pricey.
(Mind you, if'n OSF were still in season (and if'n it weren't a Monday/dark day), then I'd prolly've kept going to Ashland. I do so enjoy getting a half-price ticket for a play, staying at the Bard's Inn, and eating at Black Sheep.)
This choice means that tomorrow I'll get to stock the ice chest w/cheese, glorious cheese from Rogue Creamery. Mmmm...
Next up: several overnight stops at San(ta) spots (seasonally appropriate - or so it'd seem based on all the freakin' x-mas music they played whilst I wandered 'round Cabela's - despite the fact that it's not even Thanksgiving yet ;-): San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and possibly Santa Monica.
Happy Zooming! May whatever you're doing go well, too.
My initial plan had me landing in Redding, CA for the night. I then scaled that back to Ashland, OR. Ultimately though, I decided to stop as the sky began to darken, opting for what's becoming my new fave 1-nite away from home spot (Southward): Wolf Creek Inn. It's got interesting history, good food, free full breakfast w/room, and decent bathtubs - and it's not that pricey.
(Mind you, if'n OSF were still in season (and if'n it weren't a Monday/dark day), then I'd prolly've kept going to Ashland. I do so enjoy getting a half-price ticket for a play, staying at the Bard's Inn, and eating at Black Sheep.)
This choice means that tomorrow I'll get to stock the ice chest w/cheese, glorious cheese from Rogue Creamery. Mmmm...
Next up: several overnight stops at San(ta) spots (seasonally appropriate - or so it'd seem based on all the freakin' x-mas music they played whilst I wandered 'round Cabela's - despite the fact that it's not even Thanksgiving yet ;-): San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and possibly Santa Monica.
Happy Zooming! May whatever you're doing go well, too.
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Date: 2011-11-15 05:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-15 06:49 am (UTC)A great place to stop for nice clean bathrooms 'n' a meal ('specially if'n you eat meat) is Harris Ranch. (http://www.harrisranch.com/index2.php) It's a good lunch spot outta town (a few hours North of L.A. just off Hwy 5).
If'n you have time though, consider heading up the coast at least part of the way. If'n you haven't driven up PCH aka Hwy 1 through Big Sur, it's quite lovely...although December might not be ideal. Foggy is NOT so good. Hmm, mebbe best to wait 'til end of Spring term for that, unless weather's really good.
Another spot I like: Anderson's Split Pea Soup (various locations - at least one on 101 & on Hwy 5) serves hot soup 'n' good bread.
Those're the things I can think off the top of my head. Happy Travels when that time comes!