Campbell Inn Hotel

... to eat 2!! (FYI - this stand is actually on Highway 1 in Moss Landing - they were .49 cents each in Castroville....)

Loaded down with artichokes - and already planning a return visit to Phils & the stand prior to leaving Morgan Hill - we made our last stop of the day in San Juan Bautista. This small city holds a state park along with the 17th of 22 missions built by the ...

... Our fears were confirmed in early December at the quarterly employee meeting, and ever since then we were simply waiting for the ever present axe to fall. Eventually it did fall on January 14th and surprisingly it included the CEO himself. The best part about working someplace for so long is the friendships you develop. I count myself a lucky man for making such great friends while I was there and I wish them all the very best. "Now ...

... at Cap Formentor. Explore more closely by bike: European teams train on Mallorca's hills in February, but ten flat, picturesque routes are mapped at balearnet.com, which also suggests 20 hikes all over the island. Six restaurants share seven Michelin stars-more than in all of Madrid. L'Hermitage is a peaceful enclave near the village of Orient; its restaurant's menu ranges ...

... I was yet again forced to anchor it myself. I have done or said nothing against these contraptions but for some reason have some beef against me! The difference is, this time my arms were warmed up and ready. I recorded Magee's inspiring speech and her walk to get her diploma. Magee's best friend, Kelly, and her family served refreshments at their home afterward. We were all wide awake with excitement even way ...

Quick stopover in Dallas, which seems to be renowned for its armadillos. There were all kinds of tasteful merchandise based on this creature available in the airport stores. Signs said Toilets at this airport, but from this point on if we need a wee we have had to go for a bath, a rest or even a powder room! Odd. American Airlines were rather ****, bit of a disgrace to the OneWorld Alliance. No food, no movies, and you had to pay for ...

... cell phone, drive on the right side of the road etc. Everything was absolutely overwhelming, and I was happy to get to Peter's, take a shower and take a few minutes trying to believe I was really in America. Understanding my Mexican withdrawal, Peter and Rachel took me to an amazingly authentic Mexican food place for dinner, which rejuvenated my heart and soul ...

... earliest he'll be able to get out is midnight (not a problem in Vegas, of course). Jon Korbus is there as well, but he has had a stomach virus all week and isn't sure he will be up for anything. So the options are limitless! I'm supposed to go home on Sunday, but may stay another day. We'll see how everything goes. Stay tuned!

... could happen. With plenty of boozing behind us the night before, at some stage I wrangled a verbal OK for a lift to the airport, so I did the right thing by dragging myself into her truck and letting her drive me as I grabbed a few more minutes sleep. Only a stone's throw from the airport, we caned it there by 6.30am and I was well pleased. Joining the check-in queue I was given a swift kick in the nads when an airline rep informed me that my flight had in fact ...

... I forgot she even had the address to my live journal. Oh well, I still sorta got her by hiding until she came out of her work and walking next to her for a good 10 meters before she realized who was walking next to her. We made the most of our last few days together and met up every evening after she finished work... brought her half a dozen roses one afternoon which brought a huge smile to her face (plus these things do not go unrewarded). It's really such a ...

... a BIT) Mount Diablo, all 3800ft of it one day, and then took a walk around Berkley as well. Very, very strange place (so I fitted in fine!) and some interesting smells from the shops and street vendors... The University was stunning though, and we even got to wander through the library for a while. The over night Greyhound from San Francisco lead me away from my West Coast adventure, and deep into Mormon Country (Utah!) - sure I'll be fine... Brainwash?!? Me?!? As if!!!