And the journey begins

Well, I guess the sabbatical has begun, and much like with all transitions, it was full of the discomfort of the liminal.

I awoke after 4 days of 16+ hour working working working to get the van ready, packing and getting my stuff in storage to see that there was road work out front (where I intended to park and pack my van)....

Alas, I talked to the workers and they let me pull up in the closed area.

I (as expected) had to downsize, but ran way late so I shoved everything in Medusa Van, and drove to my storage and downsized there.... Then off to Pismo beach and a fancy hotel I gifted myself.

I sure am grateful I decided to ease into it because my tummy was not happy, and I really just needed a sweet night and an ocean view. I can't really express how grateful I am that I can afford that luxury right now. It was lovely and the sound of the waves as we slept did this moon child good.

In good news, we made it with no mechanical issues!