AFTER 3,442 FUN MILES......

....I am here. I made it into San Jose proper about 4pm this afternoon (Friday, June 20) checked in to the hotel, brought stuff in, set up the computer, made some phone calls, and went off to my first meeting. The meeting was an orientation for folks who are overture advocates----those speaking in favor of an overature (read like : speaking in favor / support of a motion before a committee).

Thursday night, I parked my van in the parking lot of a cute little Presbyterian church in a pretty little town, Gonzalas, CA.. I went to do some laundry. I happened to see their small library in a shopping center, right across the parking lot from a Dairy Queen. How better can that be!!!

Going into the library, just to "check it out," to my delight I saw an ALA READ Poster hanging---the one with Danica Patrick!

Before I left that area, I took a side trip to the Pinnacles National Monument. It has natural rock formation that apparently is a favorite for rock climbers. I didn't get to see much up on the top except some pretty visitas of the farmland and vineyards in the area.

Stopping in Salinas, CA for a late lunch, I discovered the Black Bear Restaurant. Trust me, it was an experience. The "sides" were a portion that filled a good size soup bowl. An a "piece of pie" was a soup bowl size of cobbler. A "bear claw" was the size of a real bear's claw!!

Some first few pics I have taken in San Jose. All for now, judy