1st Day Back

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:39:03 +0000

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

Out of San Fran, North!

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:37:00 +0000

After 3 weeks here visiting with my dad and getting work done on the computer its time to hit the road again. Saturday morning I will be getting a ride north of San Fransisco and hitching up the 101 towards Seattle. From what I’ve been told, the 101 is some of the most scenic drives in the U.S.. I’m looking forward to going through the redwoods and camping out a long the way. Manny and I both have put on some weight while here so I’ll need to do some serious hiking to get us both back in shape! I plan on staying in the northern half of the country till fall. I’ll travel towards the east coast on US 2 and float down over by the Carolinas for awhile before looping back towards the west. Since I didn’t make it to New Orleans this spring I’m gonna try to get down there for a bit. Thats a rough plan for now, but things can change very quickly. Next post will be from a bush somewhere on the way! Take care. Peace

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1st Day Back

Out of San Fran, North!