All roads lead to Highway 1!

A sign I became very familiar with on my trip!

But why think about that when all the golden land's ahead of you and all kinds of unforeseen events wait lurking to surprise you and make you glad you're alive to see? -- Jack Kerouac

While I was sad to leave San Diego, I was also excited to begin my new life in New York City.  However, before I left I wanted to see all of California, as I had no idea when I would ever be back on the West Coast.

Prior to beginning my journey on Highway 1, I went to Barnes & Noble and bought 2 essentials: Lonely Planet's Coastal California guide and Jack Kerouac's On the Road (on CD's).  Both contributed to this trip in countless ways.

I have to admit that growing up I ignorantly imagined that all of the beautiful and important things to see in life existed in foreign lands.  After seeing the majestic landscapes of California, I quickly realized that America also contains some of the world's treasures.