Warm but coastal fog. Seems to be typical for this time of the year. But even if the mornings
start like this usually during the late morning it starts clearing up and the sun comes out. Tis was
exactly what happened ( again ) today.
Leaving Fort Bragg on Route 1 in a southern direction the route very quickly runs almost in parallel
to the shore line. The first little town I reached was Mendocino. Small, colourful houses, surrounded by
nice gardens. Great little shops and, very important, no chain restaurants. In short: picturesque. Maybe
that was the reason several movies have been shot here. Amongst many “Murder She Wrote” with Angela
Lansbury.
Passing Manchester ( yes, a little hamlet on the coast ) I reached Point Arena with its lighthouse. Spectacular
coastline, rough and not as green as in Oregon. Being in California is somehow visible.
A few miles after the little town of Point Arena route 1 gets spectacular. In many bends and curves ( some in an
almost 90 degree angle ) the rounds climbs steeply up and down the coastal mountains. It is very interesting
to see the many cyclists ( with luggage ! ) peddling very hard to get to the top and then hitting the breaks when
it gets downhill as otherwise they would fall down the cliiffs.
St.Orres, an old russian orthodox church, which has been build by Russian traders in the 18th century who lived
here as fur traders, the little assembly of houses called Jenner is reached where I have to leave the coastal
highway. A last stop to have a last view on the Pacific and its coast line and I have to head in an easterly direction
for Rohnert Park, my final stop for today.
The little country road follows the Russia River and after a few miles vineyards are appearing Many vineries
are promoting tasting and buying opportunities but being a cautious driver I did not stop and sample.
Drink driving laws are very strict over here !
Since point Arena the weather had changed. The further south the warmer it got. From 65 - 68 F to 74- 78 F
Having reached Rohner Pary and tonights accommodation I had to switch on the AC as the room was hot.
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