5/24/12 – We left Monterey this morning at 8:30, headed for Yosemite National Park. And it was a frustrating experience just getting on the road. The Garmin was confused and so were we. I don't understand the streets in Monterey and apparently the Garmen doesn’t either. Our Trip Tic was no help, since it was taking us up through San Francisco and over to Reno. Change of plans. Eventually we were on our way, with a few hick-ups en route.  Afte...

5/23/12 – We left Paso Robles this morning around 8:30 AM and set our sights for Monterey, CA by way of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Today I took the most amazing photos. I will only be able to download a few, but I promise to choose the best.It was 25 miles to the coast through rolling hills of purple and amber with dark green trees and rows and rows of grapevines along the way. We passed through hills and valleys of productive land. Steve learned fro...

5/22/12 – Well, after 10 days on the road we are getting smarter, and I wish we had know before we left what we know now, because I would have packed a lot fewer clothes. Many of the hotels we have stayed in have laundries. This morning I did two loads of wash in a couple of hours. We could have left the big suitcases at home. Live and learn. Next time we are traveling light!So today was a day for wining. After lunch we headed out to an area in Paso Robles...

5/21/12 – Today was a fun-filled day, and I say that with tongue in cheek. As you read on, you will understand why. We left Bakersfield at 8:30 AM and headed for Paso Robles. Again, the Trip Tic and the Garmin had a disagreement and we decided to go with the Garmin. It is easier to have someone tell you when to turn than have to figure it out on your own. Saves a lot of arguments, too. LOLGetting to I-5 took us through Bakersfield and we got to see more of...

5/20/12 – Well the day began with Beamer helping himself to bacon and eggs and a muffin, which didn't make Steve very happy. After having a few bites of each, I tossed the rest into the trash and headed down the hall to fill our coffee cups for the long ride to Bakersfield. I never gave it a thought. But upon returning, Steve was standing there with a scowl on his face. Beamer had helped himself to my leftovers. Steve was concerned that we would have ...