be the tree

i was pretty happy to leave san francisco. we drive up to the northern coast where we set up camp. we go on many walks and many drives and we cook vegetables over an open flame. we saw no bears and i am very thankful for that.

Since we were camping right near the coast, every day this fog would roll in and cover the tops of the trees and mountains, which was very beautiful but cold. One of my favorite walks we did was a short loop through the old growth redwoods. I know this seems obvious, but they were so big, its kind of indescribable. Also it wasn't foggy there, but the trees blocked out most of the light and there seemed to be a golden glow throughout the forest. I don't really know what else I can say so I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

We left very early this morning and headed toward portland, oregon. I don't know what it is about oregon, but it just feels so good to be here. Its warmer, for one thing, like summer weather again. And it reminds me a lot of new jersey but a lot prettier and more spacious. AND they have full-service gas stations. Yeah, oregon is pretty great so far.

i will post more about portland when we explore a bit more.