Mendocino Music Festival
The adventure started off from Sacramento, at the gas station. That's right people, I am open for an adventure to begin, well, at the beginning. Enjoy the journey, right? I filled 'er up and as I washed the windshield, there was a gentleman that stood probably 6' 4'' (later that I found out was the shortest of 9 children) that I said hello to. We started a conversation, and before i knew it, he was talking about many things in his personal life. It wasn't a situation where I felt any sort of discomfort at all, he is a lovely person. After we talked about a few things, he heaved a sigh of relief. It was as if the weight of the world was lifted off his shoulders. It was a moment I won't soon forget. What a great reminder what a small amount of time and a good ear can do for a complete stranger!
Then it was off, the long way, to Mendocino on a sunny, hot day in the valley. First to Sonoma then up highway 1. The best part of the drive was on highway 128 through the Redwoods. The light is what threw me so off guard. It is such an incredibly specific, filtered light. Against the background, it was a bit foggy, even thought the sun shone bright. As it fell through the trees, each shade of green was captured so vividly, especially against the background, it was unreal. I was looking for Fairies, trust me!
Then I arrived at the Hughes' Llama farm just outside Mendocino in Albion. ah Albion, no cell phone, no internet...it was like heaven to "disconnect' in order to reconnect for a few days! The night was extremely dark and sleep came quickly....
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