Last night we stayed a t a state park—Sea Cliff in California just about an hour and a half from San Fran. We literally had a spot about 100 feet from the ocean. It was really quaint and I loved it—even though it was a bit pricey. It poured all night and the howl from the wind pierced the RV as the waves crashed onto shore. It was just beautiful. I had to remind myself that I wasn’t listening to my relaxation cd; we lit some candles, had a great dinner and relaxed. I played some Norah Jones and looked around at my family and thought “this is living life”. (I love storms so of course I was a bit partial to the moment.)
The next morning we head to Frisco. Did you know, by the way how many artichokes are grown in Cali? A lot apparently, and one town even boasted it was the artichoke center of the world. I never had seen artichoke fields before…it’s quite interesting. Also, for all my health nut friends and family….there are organic farm/ food stands all along the way. Fabulous…just fabulous!
Everyone loved Frisco; in fact I believe we will be going back there in a few days when the weather is more suitable for some serious walking/touring. You can’t park an RV anywhere downtown so it looks as if we will be parking quite some distance and then heading in by double decker bus or trolley. The girls are pumped and I am too, however it is a city that I wish Nick and I could have a night or two alone in. Not all the things I experienced when I was in Frisco on business were necessarily kid orientated—jazz clubs, open mic night and coffee shop gigs. Anyhow, I know they will enjoy the pier and the sea lions. The Golden Gate was cool too.
Now we are headed to the National Redwood Forest. I think we still have another 3 hours. I am so pumped. I think this is one of the most exciting things I am looking forward to experiencing. I think we will camp a couple of nights to take it all in.
It’s very weird traveling in the dark. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don’t. I do like the kids all mellowed out and time to just chill with Nick, but I don’t like not knowing if we are right on the edge of a cliff or a field and what is out even 100 feet from us as it’s just Pitch Black. There was an accident tonight that looked quite awful and from what I could see it seemed a semi slide off the road. Not knowing these roads I am always in a bit of fear—Lord protect us!
The kids are doing real well with the Ron Clark rules. I haven’t gotten used to some of their quick application of them—for example them responding to us with Yes Mame and Yes Sir. I like it though. Some of the other rules have ready benefited us a family. I suggest this book to anyone—anyone with kids or not.
We have been passing through really cute little towns—kind of reminding me of Kohler—so I can say cute cause I don’t live there (some refer to it as anal—just quoting people). I am also amazed at how many RV parks there are along just about ANY road we’ve been on thus far. RV parking, RV repair, RV sales…let me tell you…if you are looking for an RV I believe the south is the place to get one rather than a used hunting RV. It is sick what the snow and salt does to vehicles. Nick and I noticed how new everyone’s rides look--even the ones that are over 15 years old.
I almost forgot to tell you…we got to see the most fantastic rainbow I ever saw. I have NEVER EVER EVER seen such a simple yet spectacular sight. It was a full rainbow and we could see end to end (even though I couldn’t capture it in full.) It was just the most beautiful thing I have seen so far. Plain as day…right there in the middle of the field. I will post pics! God is amazing! His artistic skills more than I can fathom.
Genesis 9:16
16 Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth."