On the Road - Day 3

Had a disappointing KOA breakfast of BLAH blueberry pancakes with phony syrup and "I can't believe it's not butter" spread, orange colored juice that only tasted remotely of orange and mediocre sausages. Vance said the coffee was rancid and threw it out ... I'll make blueberry pancakes tomorrow!

I (Pat) organized our bath toiletries to better rearrange things, and make the storage (shower) area less noisy. We literally just pulled off 101 north of Hopland and ate tuna sandwiches and orange slices right there, within feet of the highway! On we go. 101 North. Sitting sideways in the "living room chair", I watch the landscape pass by. Birds of prey - curved beaks and talons - float with steady wings outstretched, tip feathers spread wide. They drift down following the river.


We passed Garberville and turned off for "Miranda, CA" - population 350! Gas station, church, market, motel, schools, veterans hall - what more do you need? We delighted in pert poppies and huge heads of Queen Ann's lace, colorful azaleas, yellow paint brush and tiny white daisies along the edge of the road. On our route back towards 101 we came across the entrance to Hidden Springs Campground, part of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, and turned in for the night. Bear country, so we keep food secure. Reminds me of when Ruthie went to Yosemite, stayed in a cabin, and a bear broke the car window to get a can of bacon! Heard that all Humboldt County State parks are to close because of the State Budget.

Ended at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Hidden Springs Campground. [Nice and quiet, lots of trees.]
Odometer 58,449. 2 (143.9) Total: 306.4