Bodega Bay Oct. 19th thru 24th

For the last 7 years  or so, we have made an annual trek to Doran Beach Campground at Bodega Bay with 3 other couples that somehow molded into what we call the Fall Follies.  So this year was no different,,,, except that we now camp in the Solitude 5th wheel instead of the previous 24 ft. travel trailer.  That is pretty different.
This trip is dry camping, meaning there are no hookup's for power, water or sewer or cable TV.  Oh my, how will we ever survive?? :-)

But it was the first time we dry camped in the Solitude, so we needed to see how long we could go before the tanks were full and the battery was dead.  Which was good practice, in a mostly controlled environment.  And truth be told, we do have a little Honda Generator, and there is potable water at the campground that you fill your tank with, so really, how hard is it? :-)

We arrived Wed. afternoon, met up with 2 of the other couples and went off to dinner in Bodega Bay.  We ate at the Fishetarian on the Lucas Wharf. We all highly recommend this little establishment.  Great food and drink.

The following day was spent mostly around camp, on the beach, kayaking in the bay and hanging around the campfire.

Piper likes the beach

On Friday though, we all drove into Santa Rosa to look at travel trailers for Whitey and Diane.  Apparently, we got them all excited at the previous nights campfire...  New trailers are in several families future..
That was a fun little excursion.  I of course had the most fun, because I was in no way shape or form going to spent any money,, so I was having a great time.  It really is fun to watch others get ready to drop a pound of flesh on a new toy!

Let's Buy a new Trailer

Saturday was the hiking day, or really it was more of a walk, but still way fun.  Scott Garrett and I paddled from the campground across the channel to the rock jetty, pulled the kayaks up to dry land and met those who drove over to Bodega Head.  Then we walked the north trail to the overlook of Horseshoe Cove.  Along the way we introduced the Johnson's to Geo caching!  Found 2 caches along the trail.

Breakfast at the Mancuse Caboose

The Sausage King

Sunday was relax day.   A couple kites were flown, many walks were accomplished, lots of stories were told, and of course there was a campfire at night.
Monday was go back home day, or in our case, back to where we were previously parked.


I had to put in a day or 2 of work, on Tuesday and Wednesday, but on Thursday of that week, we had reservations to attend the Nor Cal Grand Design Owners Rally in Red Bluff.
See next post for that story.