Vacation at Last

After numerous cancellations we finally made it for a 6-day vacation to the North Coast of California. We had lots of plans for the year and every single one had to be put off for one reason or another. When we finally had a chance to go we called our favorite local RV Park (http://www.soundsofthesea.us/) hooked up the trailer and left.  Even that was not without problems, it seems the last time I unhooked the trailer I was at a rather severe angle, so severe that I was unable to re-hook the 5^th wheel, as a result I damaged the truck and ended up having to call AAA to come out and move the trailer so that I could get connected. What an ordeal….

We ended up spending a couple days looking for the Elk herd which lives in the region, but all I could find was one small group and they were too far away for good photos. Still the weather was fantastic and the views were great. We managed to have a nice time relaxing, catching up with each other and doing some sightseeing.

I call him Hula Man. He was truly happy; I hope to be as healthy and carefree at this age. We met him when we went to the Arcata Farmers Market on Saturday morning. It was "Sidewalk Art Day" and it was tremendous. The art was great, the music was amazing and the atmosphere had to be felt to be believed. It was better than Disneyland and it was free! Even with all the non-judgement in the air, Hula Man did have a critic... This young girl did not seem to approve of his moves.

The artists were everywhere; this guy was one of my favorites. I watched the judging with interest, he used a ladder to get above the pieces and get a clean view. I would hate to be the judge of something as arbitrary as sidewalk art, but I guess you could use any reasoning and it would be acceptable. Who is to say what is best?

Another great piece - 

After the market we wandered out to the beach and ran into a group of rock climbers. In a completely uncharacteristic move I asked if I could photograph them and they were happy to oblige. I ended up spending about an hour with them as they made it up a vertical face which hangs just over the sand.

Jake saying hello to some surfer buddies -

All in all it was a great time, everything worked in the rig, the roads were clear, the food was good and the company was terrific. Can't wait to get out again before winter slams the door on camping season.

Thanks for reading!