Destination Found: Colby St., Oakland

The journey is over. I rolled in from Bakersfield today around 2:30 and went straight to Christopher's Nothing Fancy Cafe, where I met up with a very good friend who shared some enchiladas with me. Then off to get my car washed at the Touchless in Berkeley, then on to my temporary home on Colby Street in Oakland. I'm sad that my cross-country adventures are over, but excited that I have made it back to the area I call home. I highly recommend the cross-country trek to any and all -- it's an amazing adventure.

The "Cottage" and the "Shed"

First Stop in the Bay Area: Christopher's Nothing Fancy Cafe

Had my favorite enchiladas in green sauce, with all the salsa fresca you can pile on, and freshly homemade chips, still hot, not too greasy, not too salty. Juuuuust right.

Three People in Hats in Sedona

        

That first one is our jeep tour guide. I gave him a big tip because he was so bad, I felt badly for him. Name of Doc, in his younger years he did gun stunts in a show. Now he puts on full chaps and spurs and does these god-awful tours. Tells lots of Indian lore, but clearly doesn't much like the dern Indians too much. Only tour guide who carries a rifle attached to the side of his jeep, because "he'd feel naked without it there."

The second guy is Elvis, who made Stay Away, Joe here in 1967, with Burgess Meredith and Joan Blondell.

Not sure who the third person is. Some weird chick travelling by herself.

A Really Big Red Rock, Sedona, AZ

Warning: Weary Hikers Will Be Shot

Requisite Lizard Shot -- Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona, AZ

Madrid, NM

View from Sandia Peak, NM

Cerrillos, NM, Opera House

Once the stage to Sarah Bernhardt.

Sedona, Arizona

Have lost my camera cable, so no pics today from my trip to Sedona. Hit Cerillos, Madrid, Sandia Peak, and took a peek at Acoma Pueblo, though I was too late for the tour. Made for a long day to Sedona but I think it will have been worth it when I wake up here tomorrow morning and then promptly go shopping for a camera cable.

Santa Fe Miscellanea

Santa Fe -- Canyon Road

Pretty clearly a philistine behind the lens. I am seeing a theme here though -- relaxation.

Chimayo

Santa Fe, NM

Had dinner tonight at Tomasita's. A Christmas enchilada with posole and sopaipillas. Washed down with a Swirl, which had exactly that effect on my head.

St. Francis Cathedral

Money really does grow on trees. My new wallet.

If you rest your head on her chest, you can hear the ocean.

Misc Signage, NM

World's Largest Muleshoe

Mule Days. Labor Day Weekend. Be There.
Muleshoe, TX

Lubbock, TX

Birthplace of Buddy Holly

Continental in Austin

Dale Watson & his Lone Stars last night, dancing til the wee hours with my friend Patty from Pasedena. Dale & Co. put on a great show.

Austin Motel

Austin

Art/Demolition

I thought at first this was art. On closer inspection I realized it was an actual demolition. Goes to state of mind.

Soup

South Congress Cafe. Amazing tortilla soup, fajitas, and a Rita.

On the Road to Austin

Two adrift.

Parking Lot Boat

Pop -- Waller, Texas

Thanks for everything, Pop. You're one of a kind.

"I've got more hats than hat pegs."

Outside Lafayette

New Orleans Couture

Can you find the dog?