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Log 12.6.96 - Milepost 77,491
McKinleyville, California
We visited McKinleyville yesterday, and
watched the surf on Trinidad Bay. Today we're
going mushroom hunting in the redwoods in preparation
for attending Humboldt County's mushroom festival
this weekend.
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Log 12.7.96 - Milepost 77,491
Trinidad Bay, California
It's still raining in the redwoods, but
that doesn't stop the north coast surfers, who
headed out to meet high tide at 8:30. They're
a rugged lot! We're staying indoors, except
for a walk in the forest to admire more mushrooms.
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Log 12.8.96 - Milepost 77,491
Arcata, California
Rain, rain, rain, and more rain. It won't
stop the Humboldt County Mushroom Festival,
though, and that's where we're headed today.
Tomorrow we'll be heading south, and maybe Marvin
will have a chance to dry out!
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Log 12.9.96 - Milepost 77,491
Eureka, California
At the moment, raindrops aren't falling on our
heads, and after four days of non-stop showers,
we're glad to have a chance to dry out as we
head toward San Francisco. Since we've heard
that Highway 101 is flooded south of Eureka,
the day's drive may be more of an adventure
than usual. We don't carry pontoons!
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Log 12.10.96 - Milepost 77,774
Novato, California
Good fortune smiled upon us, and we slipped
down Highway 101 in between deluges and high
tides that had covered the highway near Loleta
for hours. After a quick night at a truck stop
in Ukiah, we continued down the coast, arriving
in the Bay Area in time for rush hour.
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Log 12.11.96 - Milepost 77,825
San Francisco, California
We parked on Candlestick Point near 3Com
Park, home of the San Francisco Giants and '49ers.
David Kirby took us to dinner at the Elephant
Bar, a restaurant whose name is thoroughly reflected
in the decor.
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Log 12.12.96 - Milepost 78,247
Pasadena, California
We arrived in Pasadena after a trip down
Interstate 5 through sunshine, fog, and rain.
We slept in the shadow of the Rose Bowl in a
spot we'll be calling home for the next few
weeks as we bring you behind-the-scenes stories
of the Tournament of Roses Parade.
