Find Wanderlust!!

         FIND WANDERLUST!

Wanderlust is a term I wrote about some posts ago. But a friend of mine has taken it to traverse the area like a wander searching for something to satisfy their soul.

A place we think is rather peaceful is on a rock slab facing north. It faces an old Indian trail/ stagecoach trail. Here we can see into the simi valley and parts of the San Fernando Valley. The trail head was made by us.

For those who drive the 118 or Santa Susanna Pass have passed it a million times. But for us, it's relaxing gazing up at the sky.

The slab is just a nice spot to lay on, eat and talk about life. If that doesn't help the soul there is another spot further up.

There is a rock that looks like a sniper is hiding in it. I'd avoid that. Instead head west until the old stagecoach/Indian Trail is seen. From there head to the side of the small hill on a path that looks like the animals have made. It's unstable at best, but it smells awesome from the little sage bushes.

There are two choices of where to sit back, In my opinion the best is this beast of a rock that sits on a "hump" of the mountain. It's not the highest point but it's big enough to sit on, and enjoy the vast size of the San Fernando Valley.

We are close enough to the valley yet far enough that there is no noise of traffic!! I wouldn't say it's devoid of noise completely, a near by hidden canyon has some houses.  But they keep to themselves. 

Here I've made peace with leaving the valley. Here I can let the California kiss my skin. Also here I didn't find inner peace, but I know that I'm gonna take a piece of California where ever I go.

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Driving Cross Country

Before you leave on a trip you gotta make sure you have the clothes, the money and essential gadgets. It seems before I travel I have to sell all that I own, and pack everything that I own. On January 22th I will be traveling across the country with a man I’ll refer to as Mr.Libby. Mr.Libby has graciously agreed to meet me in Las Vegas where he’ll rendezvous with me and my family. As it so happens it’s my brother’s 21st birthday.

After the craziness that will happen in Vegas we hope to set off into the desert via route 40 to the east. So naturally I’m a little worried how that will play out. I’ve known Mr.Libby for some time now and I believe we’ll have a safe and interesting journey.

Prior to me leaving I’ve started reading Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” which has thus far gotten me more and more excited. He however was heading west and I am heading east.

The plan is there is no plan : Just a guideline.

1. Kingman, Arizona – A route 66 town. This place is honestly boring to me. My brother and Mother live here. I will say my goodbyes here. After Kingman it’s the open desert for us with nothing to do for miles on end.
a. I’ll probably be the first to drive. It would make sense. Goodbye to the west. Goodbye to California, Arizona and Nevada where I have passed every rock, tree and shrub a thousand times. It’s time to explore the wicked, wicked east. Why is the east wicked? Why everyone has told me I’m crazy for going East (and you might be thinking it too)

2. OPEN ROAD. MUSIC. SNACKS. STARS. TRUCKERS. MR.LIBBY’s CRAZY IDEAS..

3. Washington DC – this is the destination if all goes to the guideline.

Preparing for a cross country journey.

Since I’m moving I’ve sold all that doesn’t affect me. I have no furniture. Just clothes, books and a few cameras. Oh… and some art work.

A cooler of snacks and water – I’ll probably grab coffee along the way but the best thing is to just drink water. I have about 7 water bottles.

Car checkup – My car was recently fixed. I have no issues with breaks, suspension, axels, oil, engine problems.. none of the like. Except.. I ought to change out a headlight. But that’s easy.

A collection of music. I’ve travelled so much that at first there are songs I have to hear. But after a while my ears grow tired of music and so therefor I’ve created a CD of light music, so it’s just ambient noise.

A pillow, small blanket, first aid kit, aspirin, and ipod for when I want avoid listening to Mr.Libby’s music.

I’ll grab a book or two to read but that’s impossible to do on the road. Also I have a feeling I won’t stop looking at the scenery. America is a big wonderful and beautiful place. Sasha said he wanted to understand the soul of America. Perhaps this trip will help me to learn it, and then show it to him.