Our day started with the scenic drive through 'the avenue of the giants' which is through a forest of giant redwoods - this is no understatement they were truly massive!
We did a lot of the tourist attractions in the redwoods - we went inside a room inside an actual upright tree, we saw trees that had fallen down that were over 100 metres long and we drove through a tree! There are a few options on where to drive through a tree but we went for the one where it was a natural split in the tree. Awesome!
We then drove to the 'whole house in one log' it I, exactly what it says on the tin, it had a wee kitchen and even 2 beds, I'm not going to lie, We loved it. We got a wee lunch there. K had a pbj and I had half a beef sandwich, it would have been a whole sandwich but the cheese was yucky.
Soon after we headed onto highway 1 and towards the coast. This involved driving round mountains with big drops and very little security barriers, the view was amazing but I was terrified! At this point I thought a road couldn't be more frightening, a was later to be proven wrong!
We made it to the coast in one piece and yet again the view was amazing, and it was roasting!
Our first stop was fort bragg, it was a lovely wee town I had ice cream and we had a wee walk about.(when we got back on the road k got a mcdonald's sweet ice tea, no change there!)
Basically after this we just drove down the coast saying ooo and ah until we came to THE ROAD OF TERROR!
Hairpin bend after hairpin bend on cliffs above the ocean with mostly no barriers that went on for what felt like forever! K, of course, drove perfectly and we were safe but i was very scared.
We headed back inland at bodega bay and headed to santa rosa cos it will be easy to leave from tomorrow. We ended up slightly south in rohnert park. We went to chilis for dinner cos they have a 2 eat for $20 deal on and we are cheapos! We got tortilla chips with guac and salsa to share to start, they brought millions! I was pretty much full when my main came. K got chicken fajitas and I got chipotle chicken strips with corn on the cobb and chips. I ate 2 of the 5 chicken strips and the corn and had to get the rest to go!
There was a 'good nite inn' across from the restraunt so we just checked in here. We put a wash on then went to see what was about when we spotted crazy golf! We quickly pulled off the road and paid our money, it was amazing! Castles with doors that opened and all sorts, basically the mini golf that dreams are made of!
We came back to the motel to plan tomorrow and sort out the washing. Tomorrow we arrive in san fran and drop off the car.
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