Well, the Bean and I left the beach a couple days ago. I hope to stay off the major highways as much as possible and it has worked so far. Leaving Encinitas, CA we took the back way to the 78 (the is a highway for about twenty miles but we went through the hills to avoid this portion).
Had to stop in Escondido, CA (only fifteen minutes from my pad) on the way out of top to pick up an Italian Antipasto salad at Rockin' Jenny's. If you find yourself in San Diego and are heading for a day out at the Wild Animal Park (in Escondido) make a point to find Rockin' Jenny's. They are known for their subs but this salad is once of my must have foods. Can't pass through the area without picking one up.
In the Dido' we jumped on the 78 and headed out. The 78 winds you through the hills up to Julian and on through the Anaza-Borrego Desert State Park. Julian is an adorable little mountain community known for it's apple pies. On the weekends Julian fills with folks from San Diego looking for some fresh air and a tasty bite. Bean Dog and I stopped off for a walk around town and of course I grabbed an apple pie from the road. Anyone who listens to Travel Hub Radio or has checked out the site knows I love my food and take load of food photos....no such luck here...the beauty of an apple pie found itself in my tummy before a camera could be found.
The ride from San Diego to Julian was green and lush, absolutley gorgeous. There are plenty of places to stay in Julian wether it be camping out or snuggling up in a B & B.
Once we headed down from Julian the landscape changed quickly from lush moutains to dry desert. Anaza-Borrego Desert State Park is a favorite location for many San Deigians. The camping here is pleniful and cheap. In fact, it is only $5 to camp in official camp site and free to camp anywhere else in Borrego. March is the start of the desert wildflowers to come into bloom...check the web for where the best views are.
We didn't stay and camp here as I do have to get to Colorado by Monday (have to sign taxes...suck). Now that I have had a taste of this beauty I have every intention on doing some great trips out there when I return to CA.
On we moved on, still on the 78 up to Blythe, CA. This was just a good stopping point for me, used it for a good night sleep and free wireless. Stayed at the Dunes Motel on the main drag. The Dunes Motel has large, clean, basic rooms with a fridge, microwave and like I said free wireless. The free breakfast is worth a pass (tiny, dried-out muffins).
Example motel prices: Days Inn $70 and $5 for pet. Dunes Motel: $50 and $5 for pet. (10% AAA discount). Smaller motels were running $29.
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