We set off early again and arrived at the Golden Gate Bridge just on sunrise. I had crossed the bridge twice when I last visited, but both times it was so heavily shrouded in fog that I never saw it! I was delighted that it was a perfect, clear morning.
We drove across in light traffic and parked at the viewing area on the northern side to take photos.
It was a beautiful day for a drive and we all enjoyed the variety of scenery on Highway One. The redwood forests were beautiful - trees as old at 2400 years, and some big enough to drive through (unless you have a hired suburban!)
The road from Crescent City to the I-5, across the Oregon border was walled in spectacular scenery of canyons, rushing rivers and majestic trees. The air has been very aromatic - cool forest smells, freshly cut wood, and quite cold.
The rain set in as the sun set and we met up with the I-5 and turned north. We stopped twice looking for accommodation, the first place was fully booked. We found a Holiday Inn Express at Roseburg with friendly staff, great rooms and a Denny's across the road. I think we were all hoping for a different place to eat, but there wasn't much else available. It was cheap and tasty.
These have all been very long days. Today was 12.5 hours on the road. We knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park, but it has been thoroughly enjoyable for all of us. Tomorrow we will arrive in Seattle and stay with our relatives, and Dom & I will fly back to LA on Sunday morning.
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