Monterey Trip Epilogue

Posted Sat Mar 6, 2010 in Travel

I suppose I should bring the travelogue to closure. The end was like many ends — a winding down to something approximating an anticlimax. Wife and Young Son packed the bulk of their things Friday night; mine was mostly done. We rose modestly early Saturday morning, performed our morning ablutions, and loaded the Bimmer for the trip home.

Wife and I took Young Son to breakfast at Toasties. He wasn’t exactly a-lert, but we still enjoyed our breakfast. Then it was off on the road for the trip home. Wife and I were a little nervous about road conditions because snow was forecast for the Sierra. At this time of year, there can be snow in the passes and the Bimmer is two-wheel drive and no chains.

We drove through showers on our way across the California countryside. It was obvious to me what brought the early folks to California — the hills are beautiful in the spring. They are green and rough and simply gorgeous. It works for me!

We stopped in Placerville, California for a break at Mel’s Diner¹. I needed a break and Young Son needed to take his pills. My ears were suffering because of my congestion. They would not clear. Young Son complained as well. (I’m so glad I wasn’t flying!) I had a strawberry shake. It was good, but not as good as the strawberry shake from Sonic!

It was a good break and the last one before home. Placerville is about 60 miles from South Lake Tahoe and about 100 miles from the house. We knew the roads were OK and it was just time to slug it out. So, we headed over the hill and arrived home about 1800. It was a little later than I planned, but not bad — especially considering that we were all sick (in various stages).

The trip was OK. I accomplished some of my objectives for going and we managed to spend a little time puttering around Monterey. I’d like to return sometime when there isn’t as much pressure and when the weather is a little better.

¹ “Kiss my grits!”