At Friends' House in Mariposa, California |
Last year, after I had just completed the first road trip in 2000, I was still infected with the travel and hostelling bug--so I decided to check out a couple of hostels not too, too far from my home. I also wanted a friend of mine to come with me so he could get a taste of what it's like to travel a little bit and to spend a night in a hostel. Got out my "Hostel USA" to select a somewhat 'local' hostel. I chose the Martha's Vineyard Hostel in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. That evening at the hostel, I met a couple from Mariposa, California. We spent some time talking, swapping hostelling stories, and laughing. They gave me their address in Mariposa and told me that if I ever travel back to California--to stop in and visit them. Well, within a year later, I did travel back to California. And I did get the opportunity to take them up on their gracious invitation. For 5 days I stayed in their home and enjoyed their company. We went to the movies, out to dinner, and they showed me around the cozy little town of Mariposa, California. |
September 13-17 |
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Right & Below: Here we are all bright eyed and bushy tailed about 4:30 AM |
Getting ready to hit the road again at 4:30 am. The hives on my face had finally cleared up ! |
