" Across the border"

Its been a week since we wrapped up our marathon of visiting friends, thanks goes out to all of you that put us up for a night or two. . Over the past few yrs Terry and I have spent many off our vacations playing poker, not complaining we luv it, but its really nice to catch up with some old friends this time around.
Our last stop before going across the border was Vancouver Island were we had a great time visiting and checking out the shopping and sites in Victoria.
Funny thing happened while coming across a street vendor at the harbour that designs hand made glass jewellery. I was admiring her pendants when she showed me one the she called " A road less travelled "if you recall that was the name of our last Blog! I just thought it was super cool that she said that to us and yes I bought the beautiful pendant.
Driving down the Oregon coast was nice, we found a little charm of a place in Bandon to spend the night (just before California's border) Weather had not been great so far but the next morning we woke up in our apt on the beach to an incredible sunny day and a zero tide(rare) There was abundant of ocean life to see and endless beaches to walk ... it was a good day!
We have been in California for 5 days now, first stop was San fransico were we met up with an aunt and cousin of Terrys then Malibu/Santa Monica and Venice beach area, all great places to see all with there own unique style . Today we are up in Hollywood stayed here last night and will stay here tonight . We have to be in Vegas on Friday "that" we are looking forward to! Hotel hopping is getting old, will be nice to stay in one place for a while. We are booked into the Aria resort for 19 glorious poker filled days ! Terry leaves for a bit of that to golf with the boys in Phoenix and yes he's leaving lil ol me on the strip. If the poker gods are with me ill cash in a couple little tourneys while hes gone and pay for some of the trip.... making my man proud!
So to sum up the trip so far we've had some less then desirable weather, driving has gone fairly smooth, the GPS rocks! We have had a few wrong turns and some " not too sure were we should stay" moments , but all worked out in the end and that's what counts. Ok followers that's all for now, we are off the explore Hollywood, Hawman style!