From Susanville out to the coast today’s roads would be new to us. However, we are familiar with road construction and there was plenty of that. Six sections of one-lane road and we were three and three on the day. Meaning we had to wait three times for oncoming traffic to clear and three times we caught the direction we were heading. Barb was a little upset, but I’m happy batting .500 anytime. Although the drive to the coast was very scenic, the construction did tend to put a dent in our enjoyment. Particularly annoying was so many cars all backed up after each one-lane section.
Lunch was in Redding and we split what must have been a near world record size sandwich. Turkey, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado and with bread it was at least four inches. Couldn’t finish it.
It was 91° when we left Redding. The temp dropped slowly as we made our way West toward the coast, finally winding up in the low 70’s. Loved it. Barb not so much.
Being back in the Northwest and on the coast, we intend to spend a lot of time with our old friend seafood and that started tonight at Cafe Waterfront. Highly recommended by the limousine chauffeur who took us there (yes, our motel provides a limousine) it turned out to be excellent. Barb has a shrimp salad she couldn’t finish, while I had a half dozen oysters on the half shell and just about the best fish and chips ever. Everything is same day fresh and it really makes a difference. A limo back and we were done for the day.
Tomorrow we head to two nights in Florence, Oregon, with a visit to the Redwoods on the way.
1128.3 miles so far
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