redwood coast

We jumped over to the 101,  Redwood Highway, constantly tempted by signs luring our car to drive through massive Redwoods. I refused on moral grounds. 

Due to strong wind and rain we spent the night in a hotel in Eureka, California. We got there late, but the front desk offered to leave the pool open for us if we wanted to take a swim. Despite the rain, we were eager to jump in. Heated, with a half wall seperating the indoor part of the pool from the outdoor, it felt good to float on my back while water from the thick clouds fell from above.

Eager to upload pictures on a decent internet connection, I didn't sleep as much as I should have. Seems to be the trend when we finally get a big comfy bed, our night in Vegas being a prime example. Nevertheless, we woke up early to low hanging clouds and a mist. Unpetrubed we jumped back on the 101, up the Redwood Coast to Redwood Nat'l Park.

We stopped just south of Orick, parked our car, and walked down to the beach.