We're lucky enough to have Pete's two best buddies from Monterey join us for the first part of the trip - Eric and Russell. We only made it to Medford, OR before the radiator broke down though. So much for my Chevy Blazer making it without problems! It turned out to be a blessing in disguise, though, because we chose a new itinerary to see the Oregon Caves. Although it should have been a 1.5 hour drive from Medford, our brand spanking new GPS took us through some pretty logging roads that took 3x longer but with 3x more beauty.
-Elena
Day 0 - Pete getting the car ready (notice the amazing shelving job done by yours truly!)
Monterey, CA - The whole crew ready to take off on Day 1! From Left: Eric, Russell, Pete, and Elena
Medford, OR - Elena reaching into her purse to pay for the broken radiator! Yay! $320 of the emergency budget blown...
Mama and baby deer in the woods between Medford and the Oregon Caves.
View from the top of the mountains near Oregon Caves.
Happy ending to the first day!
Great photos of the start of your trip. Wonder how long those fantastic shelves will last? Only time will tell! Can't wait to hear how all the other contraptions you have planned actually work too. Have a great trip - know you will have fabulous tales of adventure and intrigue to tell along the way. Love, Dede and Gordy
ReplyDeleteDitto - great photos. I am jealous. Elena, maybe you'll be able to get a job as an auto mechanic by the time you return. Love, Joan
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