Left Irvine & headed up PCH (Highway 1), with stops at Malibu, El Capitan, Pfeiffer/Big Sur, with stops along the way. Highlights include elephant seals near San Simeon. Several hundred on various beaches with new seals being born & mating rituals. The weather was fabulous & Eddie traveled well along the rugged coast up and down steep hills and winding roads. Visited Carmel , then the Pinnacles Natl Monument. Saw a total of 7 California condors there on a hike to high peaks from the west entrance. Got close enough to see # 40, 45, & 50 leg bands without binoculars! Zero mechanical problems, but lost the antenna on hwy 101 near L.A. (whoops)
We had a great winter getaway& enjoyed 70 degree weather in winter! A treat for us.
Debbie & Gregg Hanka (Minneapolis, MN.)
IN EDDIE: March 26 - 29-06
Headed straight to Joshua Tree National Park. First "camping" trip for our daughter Jordan, 19 months old. She did great, except not wanting to sleep our 1st nite in the bus. "Too Exciting!" Spent 3 nights at Joshua Tree Park. Perfect amount of time to see what we wanted to see . The bus did great- no problems!
Tara, Robert and Jordan Ruffner, Soldatna, Alaska
IN RELL; March 2nd- 14th, 2006
"Had an awsome time out here, can' t wait to do it again. She drove like a champ! Get nuts! Keep it real! Shred the gnar"
Tom Pontbriand
IN RELL: April 8th - 15th, 2006
Bob, Heidi, and Maya escaped from the hardest Seatle winter in 15 years to the High Deserts of California. H&B courted in a '71 VW Microbus over 20 years ago and we fell in love all over again, but this time with the addition of Maya, who turned 7 on the 12th!
Rell treated us well from Desert Hot Springs, to Joshua Tree, and Legoand, and beyond.
"Thanks for the memories!"
Heidi, Bob and Maya Leversee
The Ruffners with Sweet Jordan.
SHAKA, BRAH!
The Leverse's try to decide where to take Rell first.
Do cute chicks from Switzerland surf? You bet they do!
IN EDDIE: April 2 - 9, 2006
We made a surf trip along the California Coast... included Huntington, Newport, Laguna, San Onofre, San Mateo, and Mission Beach. Just Awsome!
We had a great time, good surf, great campgrounds, and the best car we can imagine....Actually it's hard to leave Eddie after all we experienced together. (frown)
Thanks Bill & Diane, making such an unforgettable trip possible.
Tanja & Tamara, Zurich ,Switzerland.
Scott & Jayne, the Corwallians.
Scott & Jayne in EDDIE, Nov. 6-16th, 2006
First night in Eddie. Just wonderful! Cozy! Thanks Bill for dinner.Off on our trip Tues. morning and were off to San Onofre. Scott went surfing and I sunbathed, pure heaven. Back in Eddie, and our next port-of-call is San Francisco.
Had a brill day. Views are beautiful. Camping down for the night. (Cheers Eddie!) A wonderful day!San Francisco today. Went to see Alcatraz, was great, then over the Golden GateBridge to a camp site up in the hills somewhere, a National Park. Had great day, bed time now. Off on our travels again to Half Moon Bay, and The Mavericks. Just by a huge stroke of luck Scott met Jeff Clarke(Mavericks Surfing Legend!) & had his board signed and his photo taken with him. He was well stoked! California is so beautiful recommend this place to anyone, but couldnt have done it without Scotts great navigation and good old Eddie. All in all a bloody good day Breakkie and off Went to Hanover State Preserve to see Elephant Seals. Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful place, then on to Santa Cruz. No surf, Scott disappointed. Then, on our way, along P.C.H. Highway 1. Eddie handled like a dream and pulled like a stallion. Beautiful views all along the coast. Took some great photos. Went through Big Sur, and San Simeon. Life just keeps getting better. Morning at dawn , P.C.H. to PismoBeach at night! (Cheers Eddie!) On our way morning time Scott went surfing at MorroBay and then on to Santa Barbara. Absolutely beautiful place and camping for the night in Ventura. Cant see much now due to dark.. wait till morning and have a better look another good day in Eddie, bless him. Just gets better. Lifes cool!! Early morning Ventura. Scott went surfing & met some nice people on the camp site. Had a good morning. Went on to Malibu. Well, what can we say but WOW! What a place, the houses are to die for and the views are amazing! Scott had a surf \and just took it all in, and I sun bathed. Had tea at the Malibu Inn just on the sea front Lovely, recommend it! Another good day in paradise, nite-nite! Early morning in Malibu, just avin breckie on the sea front 7;30 am. Beautiful and them off to Santa Monica, heading back now. San ClementeState Park & had a fire, some food, and a bottle of wine. It was lovely getting back to San Onofre.. back where we started our trip. One day to go then off again. This time to pastures anew..Hawaii!! What a trip its been, one I will never forget & neither will Scott. Well, final day today. Taking Eddie back (very sad). Weve had the most amazing time ever, really, really enjoyed it! Our last day on the beach. Thanks Bill & Diane for making this a once in a lifetime dream come true. Who ever looks after Eddie next, take good care of him and he will you safe and take you on a journey you never thought could happen. Thanks Eddie, youre a star! Jayne & Scott, Cornwall, U.K. Nov. 2006
