Passing through San Fran to Northern California

Leaving Sierra National Forest was with mixed emotion.  I would have loved to have more time with my new friends and I also wanted to stay a day or two longer to do some fishing on Bass Lake, but there was a reservation on my space and no others were availabel.  So, I headed out for the Pacific Coast Highway, Route 1 with the hope of new adventure in mind.  The Pacific Ocean on my left and a beautiful day in front of me actually left me somewhat frustrated towards the end of the evening, when I found myself hunting for a camping space.  I fianlly found Samuel Taylor State park for one night at the very expensive price of $33.00.  I am going to have to talk to Arnold about his raising the prices here in California.  Next stop will definately be another National Park.  Actually I am in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area right now and only paying $7.00 a night.  That entry to follow.  Enjoy a few snaps along the way here.  TC...

                                   You've got to love the Golden Gate.

                                                           

Post Script to Yorsemite and Sierra National Forest

I have always said that it is the people I meet along the way that are as much of the whole traveling experience as the sights that I see.  Well my camping neighbors in the Sierra National Forest and Spring Cove campground proved that statement to be so very true.  I had the good fortune to meet four married couples and their kids from the California town of Santa Barbara.  They are all friends that met at the church they were attending and share the love of camping.  I was invited to join them for dinner and a wonderful evening of laughter and interesting conversation. I will always remember Judy's "What If" question game now only as Judy's game.  And Debbie's laugh will be always be imprinted in my memory as part of what I found so interesting about Yosemite.
Rob, when you figure out the internet please let me know too.  I enjoyed our converstion very much.  Glad I am not the only one wondering about that and other things too.
Thank you all for accepting me, if even for only one evening of great fun.  Thanks Debbie and Rob, Judy and Dennis, Beth and Rich and Jill and Will. And Ashely, keep saving your money for that car.  I think you will have to beat the boys off with a stick.  Good luck with that Beth and Rich.  Enjoy a few pictures.  TC..