We are 3 nights on the Mendocino coastline, enjoying the rugged scenery, and visiting the fun little boutiques in Mendocino. We’re camped at a woodsy (Cisco and my favorite kind of camp) place between Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Cisco would rather be tied up to the picnic table and watch the passers-by than come inside with us, so as long as he’s quiet, we’ll let him do his sentinel thing.
Mendocino Hotel
This morning we got up early and joined a few other folks to go out whale watching. It was perfect timing, since they are migrating south from November through April. We found a pod right away and drifted south with them for a couple of hours. They are so graceful and move so closely together, they almost look like a water ballet in progress. The light was so bright on the water, it was really hard to take photos, but we have great memories of the sun reflecting off the dorsal fins and tails of these incredible creatures.
So close!
RVing is an interesting way to see the country, I am finding. Some camps are very rigid, with lots of rules and oftentimes, people who tend to stay close to, or inside their motorhomes. Others are a bit more relaxed (like the one we’ve been staying at here), and people are out walking their dogs and stop to talk. We met a great couple with a 10 month puppy, very Cisco compatible, from the Sonoma Valley. And maybe hook up there later?
Teresa and Cisco at glass beach
Tomorrow we move inland to some very special, up close and personal tours of some famous wineries from some locals.
Teresa Van Haalen Ventures 