At the end of Day 23, we had officially completed 224.59-miles of walking. Yahoo! “That’s a fur piece,” I can hear my Dad say. : )

Raja was our leader; she always makes a very good leader.

The wind picked up the closer we got to Guadalupe; by the time we got there, I was holding on to more than just my hat!

A few of us went AWOL and ate lunch in an incredibly delicious (and authentic, I think) Mexican restaurant. I later found out that Rachel had prepared a LOT of food for us. Sorry, Rachel!!! But I have to honestly say that whenever I can get Mexican food in this part of the world, I do! I really love the stuff.

Enjoy!

And MAHALO for taking the time to check out my pictures and story. I really appreciate that you stop whatever you’re doing to hitch along for the ride. I like having company.

With my arms wide open, I send you a HUG and a SMILE !

Aloha,

-Sj : )

Wednesday, May 22nd was all about resting and taking care of ourselves.

And that we did! Each in their own way (such as hanging out at Avila Hot Springs or Avila town and beach or staying at the campground at Pismo Beach State Park).

It was so great to be able to meet Terrylene Saccetti, or TL, as everyone called her (by her name sign). She and her daughter heard about the walk and wanted to come visit and show their support. I think ALL of the walkers, volunteers, and organizers were touched by their presence. : )

Mahalo TL for visiting our camp site and sharing your YOU!!!

-Sj out on Memorial Weekend Sunday at Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara. Yup, still here enjoying their hospitality!!! ‘Nuff said.

Waving good bye . . . : )

Aloha Everyone!

Sunday, May 19th felt festive. We walked only around 4-miles from one Morro State Park to another. The walk was shortened because nearly everyone wanted to go inland to meet and hang out with part of the deaf community. It was some kind of a fundraiser, I was told. The drive took around 30-minutes, and it was decidedly warmer than on the coast. It reminded me of a Kauai KORE day (look for pictures of our dog, Rocket Girl, when you visit the site ;~) — an eclectic mix of people hanging out and enjoying each other’s company. I heard speaking and not speaking, saw signing and not signing. It was really a nice MIX of people.

The evening ended with the usual gathering around the fire talking story and discussion Alison’s question of the day. : )

-Sj signing off from a coffee shop in Santa Barbara (where you can get genuine bread as opposed to FAKE bread) across from Antioch University and Dalee Car Bath (NOT wash but BATH : )

Day 18 was a good walking day.

We started out with almost everyone participating. At first we were on the highway, but we then managed to get on a really nice coastline path. After passing through a beautiful oceanfront neighborhood, we found ourselves once again on the highway. At that point, part of the crew scattered. Lunch somehow magically brought everyone back together. : ) By the end of the day, there were only 5 of us who completed the entire 23.6-mile walk, our longest one so far (at that point).

During our long walk, we discovered a really cute town, Cayucos. If you’ve never been there, I recommend checking it out. Like Cambria, it’s full of touristy stuff, but in a non-tacky kind of way.

After about 8-hours of walking, we joined the others and camped at Morro Strand State Park. The camping site itself isn’t too spectacular (no showers), but the view of the rock IS! Check out our evening sunset shoot; I think you’ll be impressed.

Here are my fav shots. Enjoy!

-Sj out (written from Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara who has graciously offered the use of their grounds for our campsite. (Mahalo!!!) It’s wonderful to stay put for 3 w h o l e nights! Shabaat Shalom everyone; Happy Memorial Day Weekend!)

Hi Everyone,

This is the walk day that I thought would never end: Limekiln to San Simeon State Park. I wrote about it already here.

To check out my new friend, Raja, who I mention in the photos . . . click here.

-Sj out . . . tomorrow heading to Santa Barbara . . . rumor has it we’re walking 19-miles.

: )

Hi Everyone,

Hot off the press: 5 of us walked 27-miles yesterday! That’s the “official” amount; my very biased judgement says 30-miles. : ) LOL

We started at 7:45 a.m., and Bob and I finished at 6:45 p.m. (11-hours minus a coffee break, lunch break, and wine-tasting break : )

Before we left, they asked me if I wanted to be the leader for the day. “Okay,” I replied. I felt good and had even given a TEN as my rating of how I felt that day (each morning at our meeting Alison asks us what our energy level).

Ten of us set out for the projected to be 21-mile walk . . . things didn’t quite turn out as expected . . .

Hugs to you all!

-Sj out (written from the hot springs . . . entering now! ;~)