Now that I’m back on the road I had a hard time getting motivated once I was dropped off near Cloverdale by Jerry. I sat in the shade there with Manny for about 5 hours, taking naps and relaxing before I decdided to try my luck on the ramp. I made a quick sign on cardboard that says “Arcata”. I figured that would be a good first hop if I could get there in a day. But after waiting so long before trying for a ride it was already getting late. I didn’t wait long on the ramp though before getting picked up by a guy in a pickup. He was heading back from taking motorcycle lessons. I road with him to Hopland California. Which was only 15 miles or so up the road. When I got to Hopland there was a reggae band playing at a local bar outside. I hung ut there for a few of their songs before I started walking up the highway. I didn’t walk far before I noticed a set of railroad tracks that looked unused. Figured it was time to et Manny get some free time in so I hoped on the tracks and let Manny run for about 5 miles of walking the tracks(video below). I figure I walked till about 9pm or so before I hiked up this hill to find a place to crash. I found a great spot, it was high up in the hills and had long dry grass all over. Rolled out the tent to lie on it and kicked back for a good night sleep. Actually it was a long sleep. i didn’t get up till around 11pm or so. Instead of trying to hitch the highway this morning I just walked for another 5 miles. It was crazy when I came upon this “Pedestrians Prohibited” sign. I just saw the sign and the cops pulled up behind me. They didn’t run my name or anything they just told me from the spot I was at I wasn’t allowed n the highway for another 8 miles. The police officer gave me a ride to the next town, told me of a place t get a good cheap burrito and he was on his way. So here I sit now outside a McDonads in Utiah California. I’m gonna hit the ramp here shortly with the same Arcata sign and see how far I can get before dark. Peace