11am came early. Too early.
Checked out, grabbed a much-needed americano, and headed to the nearest tire shop for a quick pressure check before starting our trip hard-core...and found out I had a nail in my front right tire. Great. An hour later and $20 lighter, problem solved. Whew. On the road...
We had gorgeous sunny weather for the drive today. Traffic was light to non-existant. Sights were verdant and enjoyable. Company was great. We've spent a lot of time playing with M.L.'s 20Q toy.
My one splurge for the trip home was to add an hour to our drive, pay $4 to an awesome toll lady to cross the Oakland Bay Bridge, and see San Francisco. I've never been before. Sad parts were it was night, didn't see Alcatraz, we couldn't find the curvy part of Lombard Street, and we didn't stop. We did drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, though. It was worth it all anyway. It's a beautiful city at night (I'm sure it's spectacularly gorgeous during the day) and the bridge is largely impressive.
M.L. had his requisite 'first timer' In-and-Out burger experience for dinner.
We were going to do a hard press into the night (don't ask me where my energy is coming from right now - I just know I'm going to crash this week afterwards). However we found out I5's closed past Redding, so we pulled off just short of it in Anderson thinking our chance at a hotel might be better, not knowing how many travelers are stranded for the night.
And so here we are.
Only 500-some more miles to go.
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