Roadtrip Across the USA: Day 7

Last day in San Fran. I don't like saying good-byes but I will be back in a week for Google. Since we decided we were going to add San Fran to this roadtrip, I have been looking forward to driving down the Pacific Coast Highway (HWY 1).  At first the drive was alright, it wasn't what I was expecting. Scenery was ok and we drove through a few small towns here and there. But as soon as we drove through Santa Cruz and Monterey the scenery did a complete 180 degrees. The road hug the cliffs 500-700 feet above the waves and rocky bottoms below. Curves, turns and at some points no guardrails. The sun was setting as we drove down and it was indescribable. This part of the country looked untouched by humanity (except for the road that was built) and I hope it stays that way in my lifetime. I was sitting in the backseat on the far right on the side with the Pacific Ocean and the cliffs. The sun was setting behind us and it was difficult to get photographs so I turn my body around and faced the back of the SUV and snapped away. I got what I wanted :)

One bad thing about the drive was as soon as the sun set and I got my photos we wanted to hop back on the interstate for the rest of the drive to L.A. That didn't happen for a loooong time. The section of HWY 1 we were on didnt meet another road for 80 miles. So we only had one road to go, one direction to go and thankfully enough gas to get us there. But with the sharp curves and 2 lanes it the 80 miles drive took about 2 hours. Beautiful though and we don't regret it.

At 2am we got into L.A. and landed our mother-ship at our friends house. He is so excited we are here and I know the next few days are going to be so memorable.