Rochelle, Illinois

A farm community, about 70 miles west of Chicago.

Redwoods to Tahoe

We drove (rather, T drive) on Rt 36 across northern California, a road that twists and turns through the mountains.

Very scenic. We crossed the Van Duzen River and the Little Larabee Creek.

Went through the town of Dinsmore which did not take long.





We crossed Butte Creek and the South Fork of the Van Duzen River.

We crossed (or at least drove by) Mad River. I know it's a river; not sure if it's also a town. Also don't know what role (if any) the river had in the life of the Mad River Canoe Company.









Other places: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Trinity River, Lower Rattlesnake River, Stuart Gap, Rat Trap Gap, and Platina.

We burst back into civilization at the town of Red Bluff, CA. We stopped for lunch and to get our bearings, then headed to Tahoe via I5 and I80. Straight roads meant I was back in the driver's seat.

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Cable Car Return Trip

I cowered inside the car on the wooden bench while T hung off the back. The conductor wouldn't let me out at first. I think he was afraid the extra weight in the back of the car would cause the front wheels to lift off the track. 

The Huddled Masses wait for the next car

T on the back of the cable car.

I got kicked off the back due to weight restrictions.

Inside a cable car.

T didn't miss me at all -- she's enjoying the view!

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Cable Cars

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Ships

On one of the piers there were a few old historic boats docked. Some of the pictures have the Golden Gate in the background and others have Alcatraz.

I forget what this is. But it's very nice.

A little bit of the Golden Gate in the left background. Nice old sailing ship.

Golden Gate Bridge

Tugboat

T with Alcatraz in the background.

A little bit of Alcatraz

GG in the background.

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Cruel Shoes

I will have to wear new dress shoes all day. Plus a suit.

Cruel Shoes From Calvin Klein

I will have to walk up and down steps, pose for pictures, stand up and sit down (when instructed).

I will have to dance with my wife, which I will enjoy very much since she will read this.

Tomorrow we will do the tourist thing in San Francisco. Cable Cars, Fisherman's Wharf, etc.

Effingham, Illinois

I'm stashed at the world-renowned Effingham Super-8 for the week. Burger King next door, Arby's across the street. Can't be bad!!