Voda was fun. You would have had a good time if you had come, trust me. Or maybe not. I had a good time, and so did those who joined me. Or at least that's what they tell me. We'll see if they come up with good excuses next time I do this.

I decided yesterday was Road Trip Day. At one time, it was my resolution to see more of this state, but I have been terrible about following through. As my friend says, I'm too destination-driven. In my quest to just get where I'm going, I don't really look around. This only happens when I'm making the drive b/w the Bay area and my hometown, mind you. Otherwise, I'm usually the one doing all the looking along the way.

Anyway, we went to San Juan Bautista. It's a lovely little town and a beautiful mission. The view and the gardens are the best. I wish I had gotten there earlier, to enjoy more of the day and the weather. Perhaps next time.

Warning: at least one Mexican restaurant in SJB can't seem to keep Corona stocked, so check before you sit down that they have some. Otherwise, you might want to keep looking.

I think my new goal is to visit all the missions. Those Spanish priests really knew how to pick good locations.