This is what America is all about for me! Always dreamed of driving along the west coast so was mega excited!!
Had to get back to San Francisco Airport to pick the car up but that was okay because we were now pros at the public transport system! However, I did manage to get my arm stuck in one of the seats! Do you know the sort of thing a child does when they stick their head through railings but then get stuck? It was like that but between a seat and a metal bar and it was my elbow, not my head! After a bit of panic and laughing, Paul managed to push it out and I now have a nice bruise appearing. Only me ??
All to do now is work out how to drive an automatic car!!
Everything went smoothly picking up the keys etc then it was time to drive. We sat in the car for ages working out what everything did and how on earth to start and stop the thing!! Switched the power on and off a couple of times before we drove off! Driving on the other side is fine but not having a clutch or gearstick is just plain weird and I went to grab it numerous times!!
Driving out of the car park was funny as we were taking our time (obviously) then had to pull over at the booth to exit. Had to show our paperwork and drivers licence again but couldn’t wind the window down ? should’ve waited longer in the carpark to work that out. At least it made the lady chuckle, especially when I’d worked it out but opened the back window instead!! ??
Anyway, the rest of the drive was totally amazing!! Getting onto Highway 1 just made me want to cry with happiness then we managed to get our phones connected to the Bluetooth so listened to The Beach Boys! Dream come true!!! The views are just breathtakingly amazing and I can’t wait to get driving again to the next stop tomorrow. The pic below is just of me somewhere we stopped on the drive (there are loads of places to pull over and take pictures) and in the background, there are tons of birds!!! If anybody knows what they may be, please let us know ?
Anyway, first impressions of Santa Cruz are very chilled and pretty!!
Speak soon xxx
Would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when you picked the car up. Must have been hilarious!! ? xxxx
I was actually imagining you were there giggling away!! Same with the elbow incident ? xx
So glad you are enjoying the road trip ? It’s a guess but the birds may be Brown Pelicans or Cormorants ? Enjoy xx
Thank you! We were hoping you’d be able to answer for us 😀
Your so funny Nicola ? Sounds like your having an amazing time though! The 60’s party bus sounds great fun! Good job you didn’t get stuck in Alcatraz you might still be there??xx keep making those amazing memories and sharing them with us all xxx
? haha, tell me about it! ?
Sounds amazing so far!! Can imagine you stuck in the seat;) ?? xx
I couldn’t believe it!! It was proper jammed ?
Hi Nic sounds like you are both having a good time.
Loving the pics and you getting your arm stuck can just see you poor thing x x?
Gorgeous pictures! What a beautiful place. Enjoy ❤️?Xxx
Having your hands stuck in the bus seat. I wonder what you were lookinf for there.