On the road at 6:43, for a short 10 minute drive to Santa Rosa. There we paid a visit to Ron's Place and Starbucks to fuel up for another day.
Continuing North on Highway 101 Vinyards once again dominated the landscape, some covering multiple acres while others were no larger than a home lot. Eventually necessary growing conditions must have given out and cattle took over. A dairy made us suspect there were more cattle than met the eye.
After living in Arizona for the last eight years, it was easy on the eyes to see trees. Big green trees and lots of them. Before reaching Garberville, we passed through the Richardson Grove of Redwood trees, which is the start of the really big trees. Later we left Highway 101 to drive the Avenue of the Giants. Big trees, very impressive.
Leaving early and a short drive got us to Eureka before noon. Way too early. Barb found a place for lunch, so we backtracked a few miles to Gills By The Bay, out on King Salmon Slough. The owner could be named Gill, but if the name was chosen because it's a seafood restaurant then I say well done! Barb had clam chowder, while I had to make do with some really good deep fried oysters.
Still early, we took a little drive and stopped for gas before heading for our over night stay. With several gallons left, did 571.6 miles since last filled, so happy with the mileage the Jeep is getting. And again $4.99 a gallon.
Dinner tonight was at Cafe Waterfront, where we have dined several times before. As in the past, transportation to and from was by limo, which comes with the Best Western, where we stay. Barb had a really great shrimp Louie, while I opted for a half dozens Kumamoto oysters on the half shell and shrimp scampi. All was excellent. Can't wait to get home and diet.
Tomorrow we are off to Florence, Oregon for two days.
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