This morning I drive to Warner Bros. Studios once again, because one of the guides told me yesterday that I might come back today and that someone can show me more of the Stars Hollow set. It wasn’t for certain yet, so I’m a bit nervous, but when I arrive I see the friendly same lady as yesterday.
Travel
Back in Hollywood
I don’t feel like working much this morning, so I continue driving early. I follow the Highway 1 along the coast. Pacific Highway 1 is in my opinion one of the most beautiful drives in the US.
A day in Santa Barbara
I enjoy the morning at the hotel, because they have a comfortabel check-out time of 12pm. That gives me enough time for some work, breakfast and a last swim in the pool. I decide to drive down to Santa Barbara which is about halfway back to LA and see there if I’ll continue driving or find a hotel in that beach town.
Ocean escape
The hotel I’m staying at now is a beautiful spot. It’s just between two towns and is right at the ocean. There is a nice swimming pool and jacuzzi outside and the room is quite large and has everything I need.
Back to the ocean
The hotel I’m staying at is really nice. It’s called Historic Holiday hotel and it feels very old and authentic. In the morning I have a view of the Hollywood sign as I requested for during check in.
Where the movies and tv shows are made
This morning I feel a bit stuck. After several awesome days, I’m not sure where to go from here. As I’m doing some emails in the morning, Nancy says bye quickly, because she goes back to work today. I have breakfast, pack my bags and chat a bit more with her parents as good as I can. Even though I’ve been practicing Spanish on my phone since the last time I was here, it’s still challenging to actually have a conversation in Spanish. We understand each other quite a bit and I’m glad got to meet them again.
Happy day in Disneyland
The alarm clock goes early this Sunday morning, because we have planned an awesome long day in Disneyland. Just before 7am we drive to Matt and Nancy’s favorite coffee place Kaene’s where we enjoy some caffeine and breakfast. It’s nice to be with them again, I always have fun with these two.
Walking in a winter wonderland
Last night I was thinking that I wouldn’t go hiking again today, but after a good night’s rest I have new energy and feel like going for another hike. I just don’t want to leave Yosemite National Park without having seen Sequoia Trees.
Hiking in Yosemite National Park
This morning I understand better again why I love road trips. The drive to Yosemite National Park is very pretty, especially because there is more and more snow alongside the road the further I drive. The roads are windy and the view of the mountains in the distance is amazing. Just before I enter the park I see a boy hitchhiking along the road. I think for a moment and decide to give him a ride, because I also used to hitchhike when I was younger.
Road trip to Yosemite
Today is an exciting day, because I’m going on a road trip. I pick up my car after breakfast and cuddle out of the hotel. I almost feel a bit sad for leaving the place, because it was quite comfortable to my own little studio there. I’m happy though to go on an adventure and glad that I got a nice comfortable car.