Sunday April 26, 2015

We had a lovely breakfast with Steve and Erin – French Toast, and Canadian maple syrup, strawberries and blueberries, bacon and good coffee. I think I might move in with them. We left at 9:30, it was a little late, but we knew we couldn’t meet our warmshowers host in Laguna Beach until 6:00, so there was no rush.

Most of the route was along the coast, until we detoured through the Pendleton Marine Base.

It was an interesting route, through the base and Ralf took photos while we were going through.  It is a popular route for cyclists, we must have seen 50 or more cyclists.

We were on the highway from Dana Point to Laguna Beach and it was really busy, no cycle path and cars not giving us very much room.

Some of  the houses that have been built along the coast look very precarious.

We arrived in Laguna at about 4:00 and found our warmshowers host’s house. Solomon was not home yet and Sean and Becky (his neighbours) invited us to relax on the deck. They gave us beer and bruschetta and we chatted to them for a while.

There is a great view from the deck.

Solomon arrived home, he had been free-diving. That sounds crazy to me.   You dive down, holding your breath and then come back up again!

Ralf and I decided that we really enjoy staying with young people. They have such a positive attitude. Solomon had so many interesting things to talk about, he has travelled by bike through Eastern Europe and has worked in New Zealand. He is a rocket scientist, very intelligent. It was very similar to when we stayed with Christine, a very intelligent young woman, great to talk to.

Solomon made us a lovely dinner with BBQ chicken, asparagus and brussell sprouts.