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Secret spot off the 101 pointed out by a couple of friendly collage students. Completely empty. -
These signs seem much bigger when one is walking. As do the miles. -
Robe washing on Smith River. -
Unexpected Buddha shrine on the side of highway 199. Clear Smith River in background -
A small town where "are you lost?" was followed by generous offerings of alms food -
Top, Ajahn Sek's friend from Thailand offered surprise support -
Stealth camping in a redwood grove off the highway -
Offering from a Thai food truck owner happy to see monks in her neighborhood -
Alms round in Trinidad, CA. -
One of 9 creek crossings heading north from Abhayagiri on Tomki Rd. -
A family offered their yard in which to camp, a swimming hole in which to bathe, and breakfast the next morning before departure. This is their dog, Mac, a big friendly fella. -
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Resting in the Laytonville cemetery during midday heat. An ideal place for contemplating aging, sickness, and death. -
Taking a rest in the shade of an old abandoned gas station on Branscomb Rd. Gas only 90 cents a gallon! -
On the road again