Final packup this morning. Nice contrast between the boys’ needs. FitzGerald’s in black from 6 months; Blair in red for the forthcoming journey….
A quick latte in the usual haunt shared with a large dog and we are off across the Bay Bridge and a turn north at Vaccaville.
Up through the brown empty country for a few hours with the Cowboy Junkies, John Prine ( great concert in SD with Angela) and Emmylou discussing the mysteries of America..
Nice one of my chins!
Just heard from Nick that England in the 7s final! Crushed RSA who in turn had crushed us and Scotland☹️
Ireland against Oz in the final of the also rans.
A stop in Willows for table service in MacDonald’s. 
On we go , pushing north, singing ‘Love Hurts’ with Gram Parsons, followed by 200 miles from the Junkies.
Olive trees and orange groves as the Costal Range is on our left are flanked by the High Sierras one the right.
For us, 320 miles to Bend!
Delighted to be able to vicariously enjoy your trip back East. Some podcasts to ease the journey and spark debate “Stay Tuned” with Preet Bharara and “Revisionist History” with Malcolm Gladwell
Debate does need much sparking! Will try and insert them between Cowboy junkies, John Prine, Dido, U2, and Paul Simon.
Delighted that you are back!!! 👍✍
Love the coffee shop maxim – rule to live by?
Chin photo- unusual choice for a self-portrait?