4-17-13 (Happy Birthday Cris)

Hello, all

We have not had Wi-Fi for about a week.  For most of that time I did not even have phone signal. So here is a brief update of what has happened since our last entry.

First and foremost, Matilda has made a full recovery from her snake bite and has no residual effects. I don't think she even has a memory of it, judging by how she still dives after anything that moves in the bushes.

We took a guided tour of Santa Barbara.  This city has a lot of history, both during the Spanish mission times and recent times when rich and famous people moved in and did great things for the city.

We spent some time in Morro Bay, a cool little town by the ocean.  Morro refers to a big rock island right outside the bay.

We stopped at a Sea Elephant viewing site.  They all go onto the beach to work on their tan.  Major cute!

During our brief periods of contact with civilization I hear the heartbreaking news of the bombing at the Boston Marathon and the tensions with North Korea.  Makes me more determined to complete this trip.

Thanks all for your good comments.  They mean a lot.