This episode hits especially close to my heart, for a couple of reasons. First of all, I am absolutely loving my time at the Ocean, I have impressed myself with the passage so far of highway One, and I got to cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Highway One looked pretty sketchy when I was scoping it out on the maps, but doing it for real is a different thing. I am so happy it is the off season, because I am sure there is a lot more traffic in the summer, but this route has just enough challenge already without the incorporation of heavy traffic. In a car or truck, this road would be no problem at all, but in a freight train of a Motorhome, it can make you sweat a little. That being said, this is the only way to see some of the few authentic and pure seaside towns along the California Coast. Places and towns like these are becoming more and more difficult to find, and more so each year, especially in a state with such a dense population.
Another large problem, is folks need for taking things. My visit to Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, was amazing, but everywhere I looked there were people filling ziplock bags with glass. Sure, it is cool to be able to take something home to show your friends and family, but essentially you're robbing them of the chance to see it for themselves. Once these places have been destroyed, they are gone forever. I hope as a society we can begin to understand this.
Moving south from Fort Bragg, I had to detour a couple of times to stay on Highway 1, but it was SOOO worth it. This route has taken me days longer than I had expected, but I have loved every minute of each of those days. And finally, that brings us to San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge. When I joined Cruise ships, I knew nothing about the world. I was uneducated and uncultured, but I learned fast. I absorbed everything around me like a sponge. On two different contracts, I got to stop in San Francisco, and when the ship was going under the Golden Gate Bridge, all of us crew members would go stand on the bow and enjoy the view. This was a special moment for all of us, but we only had that opportunity because of our employment to the cruise line. I was unbelievably proud of that job, but getting to do this stuff through my own personal pursuits and business - that is something special I haven't yet found words for.
I truly hope that you enjoyed this episode and it brought a smile to your face. Christmas is coming just around the corner, and I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season.
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