Pictures of the sixth leg of our journey to Alaska
February 11, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021110lajolla.jpg) Climbing up La Jolla Shore Boulevard. La Jolla is in the background.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021110lajolla2.jpg) Climbing higher still. A beautiful sight.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021110torrey.jpg) Pedalling through Torrey Piines State Park.
February 12, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021210melissa.jpg) Jasmine and Melissa at the skate board park.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021210oceanside.jpg) Arrival in Oceanside.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021210kevin.jpg) Kevin has biked from Encinitas with Mae in the trailer.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021210kai.jpg) Kai and Cheyenne in battle mode.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021210jasmine.jpg) Jasmine and Victoria.
February 13, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310beach.jpg) Waiting for a wave to come high enough to collect some water.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310robin.jpg) Beach time for Robin.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310ocean.jpg) Life at the Ocean.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310jasmine.jpg) Jasmine enjoys her new mirror.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310tankxing.jpg) Tank Crossing !
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310vicky2.jpg) Vicky and Bob are riding with us today.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310cliff.jpg) View of the ocean from our path through Camp Pendleton.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310cj.jpg) Jasmine and Cheyenne are playing in the ditch.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021310jeff.jpg) Jeff and George help Bill ride the bicycle to the top of the hill where they live.
February 14, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021410kids.jpg) Kate, George, Robin and Audrey are having snacktime.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021410fort.jpg) The ladies fort at Camp Pendleton.
February 15, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021510coastal.jpg) A Coastal California town.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021510subjet.jpg) 'Subjet'? Oops.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021510ocean.jpg) The force of the ocean is incredible.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021510cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne's mountain.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021510huntington.jpg) Arrival in Huntington Beach. Jim is riding with us today. He is our guide to the board walk.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021510jim.jpg) Enjoyed riding with you Jim! Thanks for helping us get on the boardwalk.
February 16, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021610losangeles.jpg) Official arrival in Los Angeles county.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021610snow.jpg) Crossing San Gabriel river. The snow capped Baldy shows in the background.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021610longbeach.jpg) In the outskirts of Long Beach.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021610quint.jpg) Robert and Carrie.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021610kirk.jpg) County worker Thomas Kirk's first thoughts when he sees our bike: 'A homeless rig. Let's see if they need some help.' On second thought 'This is the most buffed out rig I've ever seen. I need to find out the story behind it.' We run into Mr Kirk as we take a little break in Torrance park.
February 17, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710tunnel.jpg) The road takes us under a building, on our way to Redondo Beach.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710bill.jpg) Riding along the harbor.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710venice.jpg) The proof! We're at Venice Beach.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710meander.jpg) We meander our way north on the boardwalk.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710sunsetblvd.jpg) Sunset Boulevard!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710malibu.jpg) Rednecks have come to Malibu! Arrival on day 201 on our journey from the mountains of Eastern Kentucky to Fairbanks Alaska.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710jasmine.jpg) Jasmine
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710pier.jpg) The pier at Malibu.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710mansions.jpg) Mansions in the Santa Monica mountains in Malibu.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021710mph.jpg) We're clocking 20 mph going down the hill.
February 18, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021810bikers.jpg) These fellow bikers are on their way south. They started their journey over 5 weeks ago from Northern Washington state. It will take them only a couple of days to finish their trip in San Diego.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021810rock.jpg) Jasmine is determined to dig out this rock.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021810robin.jpg) Quality time for Robin with dad; overlooking the ocean.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021810cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne is engrossed in a Nancy Drew mystery.
February 19, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021910robin.jpg) Robin is relaxing in the tree.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021910bill.jpg) Bill is having a moment to read a newspaper.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021910trailblazers.jpg) Trailblazers.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/021910jasmine.jpg) Jasmine practising the flute.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022010hotdogs.jpg) Jasmine helps roasting hotdogs over the fire.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022010tree.jpg) Cheyenne, Kai and Sullivan enjoy the tree into the wee hours of the evening.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022110hike.jpg) Amarins on a hike with Melissa and Kanga.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022110melissa.jpg) Melissa and Kanga.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022110jasmine.jpg) Jasmine enjoying a leaf bath.
February 23, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310flowers.jpg) Flowers on the road side.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310flowers2.jpg) Roadside flowers.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310shore.jpg) California shore with high cliffs.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310biker.jpg) Thanks for your support Mr Biker!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310sod.jpg) Sod growing facility near Port Hueneme.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310celery.jpg) Celery harvet near Port Hueneme.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310strawberry2.jpg) Fields and fields of strawberries.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310coyduke.jpg) The General Lee is for sale! Contact Byron Cherry via his email address for details: coyduke@myway.com.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310shelby.jpg) Cheyenne has made a new friend.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022310jasmine.jpg) Princess Jasmine.
February 25, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510speed.jpg) We've been warned!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510patagonia.jpg) On our way out of town we stop at Patagonia. This is the place where the company started. We enjoyed the tour of the store and old building.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510coast.jpg) The coast line towards Carpenteria.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510bridge.jpg) The long bridge to a tiny little island.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510roots.jpg) Observing how the roots have taken hold in the rocky ground.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510painter.jpg) The bluffs at Carpinteria are an inspiration to this painter. The area is mesmerizingly beautiful.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022510cheyenne2.jpg) The moon is rising over the San Rafael mountains.
February 28, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022810freeway.jpg) The route leads us once more to the freeway.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022810country.jpg) Pretty country side.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022810gaviota.jpg) Arrival in Gaviota, where the lemon grass is waiting.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022810route.jpg) We're taking the scenic route north. It is a little longer, but we hope there will be less traffic and on/off freeway confusion.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/022810top.jpg) The view from the top is stunning.
March 1, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030110buzzard.jpg) A buzzard soars through the early morning sky.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030110creation.jpg) The creation of the earth is a beautiful mystery.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030110beauty.jpg) Utter beauty.
March 3, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030310clouds.jpg) Clouds hang thick above the hills.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030310country.jpg) Country side.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030310amarins.jpg) Wild haired Amarins.
March 7, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030710helpers.jpg) Robin and Jasmine are helping daddy to fix the tire.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030710cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne is beautifying the garden.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030710group.jpg) Group picture! Jasmine is busy putting up her Atza card.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030710escort.jpg) We're getting a police escort out of town, across a very narrow bridge.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030710jasmine.jpg) Jasmine picks the yellow flowers/pollen to build a garden.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030710camp.jpg) Camp Pedouin.
March 8, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030810bakery.jpg) The smells of the bakery are pulling us in.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030810poppy.jpg) The California Golden Poppy.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030810flowers.jpg) Purple flower bushes are everywhere.
March 9, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030910leaving.jpg) We're saying goodbye to Pat and friend Deanne, before heading further north towards the Big Sur.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030910area.jpg) The country side stays picturesque.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030910ocean.jpg) The rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean keep entertaining us.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030910monterey.jpg) The Monterey Peninsula is on the signs! It is on the north side of Big Sur.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030910company.jpg) We have our hands on some delicious treats for down the road.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/030910cows.jpg) Cows in the mountains.
March 10, 2010
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/031010robin.jpg) Robin is steadily climbing up the slide. just before she reaches the top she slips and slides down. That's one way to dry the slide...
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/031010swing.jpg) Swinging with a view of the ocean.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/031010swinging.jpg) Cheyenne takes a moment to just dangle. What's going through her head? Jasmine enjoys being close to Kathy. She holds on to her new teddy, by the name of Teddy; a gift from the Cambria fire department.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/031010map.jpg) The master map. We're going to find out how much of the route and notes have been burned.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/031010map2.jpg) Amarins is quite pleased with the result. The route is still 90% intact. Just a bit of Florida and Texas have been burned.
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