101 road trip 2

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so i exceeded the word limit of the last post and am continuing here. the first couple of days we drove on the CA-1 and the last couple of days on the 101. although the CA-1 is very scenic it has several curving and winding roads and they get to one after a point. if you want to take your own sweet time and make many stops then take the 1 else stay with the 101 or do we like we did - combine the travel on the two :)

the 101 too has given us some extremely beautiful views and vistas. oregon country is gorgeous, the redwoods have been replaced by the cedars but the rock formations in the ocean are spectacular and often to the left are other water bodies like lakes or rivers, also the beaches only get better as one travels up north. we have not yet taken the plunge or even a dip, but that shall be rectified soon enough.

the afternoon was spent in a town called 'coos bay', lunch at a german place called 'the blue heron'. there seems to be some connection between the town and a call to war. the blue heron had several posters of 'uncle sam wanting you' and all the ideals that one can fight for "plenty to eat", "safety and security" combined with framed old covers of 'the post'. a place with character, unlike the other two cafes we ate at rather too touristy and the decor a trifle overdone and kitschy. but what is wrong with kitsch? it can be celebrated too.

four days on the road and my chakras are whirring big time. now and then when i am still i can feel my self returning to my body, or after i eat something substantial, or manage ot take a deep breath unawares. my cuz is moving her legs about, probably in her sleep but i wonder if my activity is keeping her awake. after all we are all connected, and our energies interpaly with each others'. as a kid she used to thrash her legs about in her sleep and i often took her kicks in bed but my fondness for her remained intact. as it does even today, although i am glad i do not have to sleep in the same bed.

it is time now to take a bath. the campground had the facilities of a slot machine shower and i was rather keen to have that expereince too, but not enough to wait in a queue for it. so good night world tomorrow i see you again in the form of a road that i need to traverse to get to my destination.....could i be more profound?? :)