The journey is finally over (really it's just beginning) and I made it here in one piece. I took a few pics for on the road from Flagstaff to Hermosa Beach but not as many because it was kinda more of the same scenery. The drive itself wasn't bad though. The only bad part came when I noticed I had 60 miles left on my gas meter and the next station was 70 miles away. That kept me busy worrying for a solid hour. But I did make it and payed the obscene price of 4.19 a gallon (its a little under 4 here in Cali). I arrived at my destination about 12:30 local time.
This area is really too beautiful for words. My friends couldn't have picked a nicer spot to live. It is kind of surreal coming from the hustle and bustle of what back home can be to this relatively laid back beach community. I am living with my best friend Jayson and his lovely girlfriend LeighAnn they have a spare room that they were using as an office which is now partially my room. It's really comfortable here, and their place is 2 blocks from the beach. Everything in Hermosa/Manhattan Beach is set up on a hill so even if your place is a few blocks back you still have an ocean view from your upper windows. Everyone out here seems to have pets which is great since I love animals so much. Once I get my place I am definitely getting a doggy.
After unpacking most of my things we hung out for a while and had a nice lunch at a local restaurant near the beach. Later on we went out to dinner and I got to meet everyone. The gang here is great and I think I am going to fit in just fine. We had a few drinks and appetizers at a restaurant near the pier and then went out to a few bars. I think I had an awesome time, but I really don't remember.
I was up for 22 hours straight yesterday so today I am going to kick back and take it easy. I think I deserve it after that trip. The goal now is to get settled in, and find work, and eventually get a place. Easier said then done but you just have to take it one day at a time. I appreciate everyones well wishes during the trip and continued support, it means a lot to me. I'll keep everyone posted on how things are going along the way!
Trip totals
Time driving: about 42 hours
States driven through: 10
Miles: about 2800
Gas cost: $280
Lodging cost: $175
Bipolar or Biwinning: Bi-winning
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