[Karl Bebout]

We're sorta planning on overnight in the beauteous Barstow, but if we're not too toasted from crossing the desert, may push farther west. Our drive on to Shell Beach will be pretty minimal but I've talked to James and Kendra and we have lodgings with them for Wednesday night. We'll stay only one night and then get Northbound. We're aware of the Hwy 1 closures and delays and will just take detours over to the 101, whenever we have to.
Since there is just two of us, I have not bothered to make up any sort of itinerary or motel reservations, other than with James. We'll wing it, driving and stopping whenever and wherever the the mood hits us. The only planned stop will be to see Scottie's friends in Salem. Looking forward to driving. Getting sodomized by CA's gas prices...not so much.