Roadtrip! Part I

Casa De Fruta

Hello! Welcome to part one of my "Roadtrip" updates. After leaving my moms [Newark, California], (which was extremely hard to have to say goodbye) we headed to Dos Palos. On our way we stopped by a friends house to say goodbye then we stopped at Casa De Fruta! we got some wine and some BBQ sauce (presents for friends).

Dos Palos, California

We stayed the night in Dos Palos Tuesday night. I always like staying here. You can actually see the stars and depending on the time of year the cotton fields look like snow on the ground. Wednesday we took off to San Diego.

Along the way on one of our Gas stops we saw a guy selling bonsai trees! it was quite a treat since I love bonsai trees. Some trees had fruits growing on them.

Bonsai!

Once we got into San Diego we stayed at a Super 8. The next day we met with our friend Pine. Friday we went to the beach, watched some movies at home and went to the dog park. They have a really nice puppy named Sadie. Ever since I got bitten by a dog I get kind of antsy around dogs but I'm getting better with that.

Mission Beach, San Diego California

Tomorrow we head out around noon and drive through Arizona, New Mexico and hopefully we make it into Texas.

I will be updating in a couple of days. We should be crossing the border into Juarez, Mexico on Sunday!

-Roby

What I've Learned:
...You never know when you will run into someone selling Bonsai trees.

Can't stop time...

Way better than going to a beach!

I remember when I came to the US. I was 8 years old. Our first stop was a McDonalds. From there we stayed in Arizona for about a week then drove all the way to Colorado, where my sister was born on Christmas day 1993 -another sister followed in '94-. I spent that Christmas alone with a mean lady babysitting me. All I remember thinking was "When will I see my family again?". It's been 18 years.

While in the US, I lost my grandparents on both sides. Uncles have passed away. My dad. Going back to Mexico is not going to be as I remember. Not because of the way the cities have change -which they have a lot apparently- my grandparents are no longer there. My family has changed a lot. People where born, people grew up. The family I knew is gone.

The US is the country that I grew up knowing. I spent years perfecting my English -There is always something new to learn about the English language too- While my grammar isn't perfect, I think I do better than some native speakers. I will miss the US. I fell in love here, got married here! Found and Lost friends... It's been a fun ride.


So, I bid a warm farewell to everyone. To the people I went through elementary, Jr. high, and high school (all 3 that i attended), also, the ones from Ohlone. To the friends I made over the years and the ones I didn't keep in touch with. Goodbye... I'm off to start a new adventure.

Which I will be posting tons of pictures of! Driving and staying in one of the most dangerous cities on earth (ciudad juarez, mexico) is bound to be an interesting adventure. I think I'll buy my husband a Canadian hat or something.. you know.. just in case lol

This isn't paradise when you have to live and work there.

-Roby

What I've Learned:
..I'm glad I got to live here, the San Fransisco zoo was awesome!