Journal of a Road Warrior – Originally Posted March 16th, 2010

Well… Sometimes I cannot find internet, but none the less…I shall blog, you better believe.

Library House - Day 2 - Bellingham

I type this sitting on the deck of what one referred to it as a co-op home. The occupancy numeration is undetermined, the walls are littered with posters about the inner soul and BoyzIIMen (apparently the B2M is a “family heirloom) and the wonderful souls that I have met who live here are into ‘circus, yoga and healing. PLUS there is an alternative library that occupies the 2nd floor. Crazy wonderful ay? They weren’t even the people I was suppose to couch surf with…it just kind of happened after a successful movie showing at the Old Foundry thanks to Naomi and Seeds of Change. Donovan and his partner Hillary were on hand to make a batch of humus with delicious fallafel and Jack, an old crooner from Georgia filled in with song as well as the bearded and very Emile Hirsch-esque Eric, who also has a pension for whipping out a physical trick or two. Not making much sense ay? One of those you had to be there moments to really appreciate it. It was a wonderful day in Bellingham…the ride here was super tough, but I am hoping the rest goes well.

Trees, Water and Chucknut

Off the Anacortes and beyond!

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Photo of the Day – Mother Mary on a Mission

Ventura Mission, Ventura, California. It was a sunny day as always in Cali. I stopped in at one of the many Missions I would see in this wonderfully history filled state. The adobe walls shined the sunlight into my eyes. The gardens of the inner sanctuary were beautiful and well maintained with numerous flora and fauna local to the area. Out a pair of pearly black gates you could see the main street, with a tiled walkway snaking towards the sea. I was in a daze. I needed a burger.

 

Ventua Mission, California

Photo of the Day – Surfing and Wellness

Paramahansa Yogananda. I stood by the entrance to the Self Realization Fellowship and tried to pronounce it’s founder’s name five times. No luck, so I did a round of Peter Piper to make myself feel better. Only after reading a bit did I understand what this place in the middle of Encinitas was about. And I mean THE MIDDLE of Encinitas. You can’t ignore it. The grounds for this temple like complex are vast. As you can see from the sign, prospective surfers crossing the road must first figure their way around the outer walls or dare to walk through the courtyard, possibly to be haranged by a passing follower or member of the fellowship. I was quite excited by the term fellowship. I did my best Gollum imitation to myself and giggled. How immature.

The Odd Couple - Surfing and Self Realization