March 2019

It's hard to believe it has been so long since we have updated our blog.  Life has been very busy over the last 9 months.  Where to begin.....

Prior to our October trip last year, Holly's mom had a recurrence of cancer from 9 years previous.  It was a very tough road but we're pleased to say that she has beat it again!  It was a long winter and spring, but she got through it.  During the ordeal we all decided it would be best to move them closer to us in the event either parent was sick again.  So in the late spring we helped them find and buy a home and are now in the process of selling their old home.

In November we decided to finally work on remodeling our kitchen.  After many months, several different contractors, and a lot of leg work, we are finally approaching the delivery of our cabinets which will be followed by the demolition and complete remodel of our kitchen, mud room, and 3rd bathroom.  Fun times ahead!

After our October trip, and due to the aforementioned issues, we took a few months off from traveling.  It wasn't until March that we were able to get back on the road, and we were so glad to get out there again.

Still Water Cove, CA

In late March we headed up the California Coast to visit a location that had personal historic significance for us.  46 years ago, Holly's oldest brother died in his early 20's while diving.  It was at this Still Water Cove location that the tragedy had occurred.  As an homage to he brother, we decided to visit this place for the first time.  We booked an RV site (no hookups) at the Stillwater Cove Regional Park.  The location is 26 miles north of Bodega Bay up Highway 1.  It takes nearly an hour to traverse the steep and winding road, there is no cell signal or services, but the views were spectacular.

The park was all but deserted and very quiet.  Even thought Highway 1 was relatively close, there was little traffic at night to cause much noise.  As we were boon-docking, we had to conserve water and run our generator when time to cook.  Our spot was fairly level too!

There was a nearby trail that took us under the highway and right to the beach area.  This is the area we are told her brother was last seen.

There are signs at this beach declaring it the "Most Dangerous Beach in California".  There are rip tides, Great White Sharks, and lots of hidden rocks.  It was a trip of reflection as well as relaxation.