Some of (Claremont host) Taylor’s friends are headed up to San Francisco this weekend, and as Shay absolutely loves San Francisco, she enthusiastically accepted their offer for a ride there and back. This will be a great recharging break for her, I figure, and since I’m the only one devoted to walking all of the steps across America, I’m glad she’s making the most of such opportunities which come her way.

Andrew dropped me off back at the intersection of Marygold & Sierra, in Fontana, where we’d all left off the night before. Knowing that I’d simply be returning to his Redlands roommate-filled funhouse today, I left most of my heavy stuff there.

Upon being released in Fontana, I decided to first visit Sal’s favorite restaurant before moving on. Stepping inside, I was delighted to be addressed by the staff in Spanish, and I readily responded en español.

Andrew dropped me off back at the intersection of Marygold & Sierra, in Fontana, where we’d all left off the night before. Knowing that I’d simply be returning to his Redlands roommate-filled funhouse today, I left most of my heavy stuff there with Andrew, Kristen, Michelle, Casey, Steven and Shala– the sweet sextet who looked at me hesitantly when I referred to them in this way.

I didn’t walk the most direct route to Redlands today. The Blue Zone of Loma Linda added about a mile to the route, but something made me want stroll through this super-health conscious Seventh-Day Adventist Stronghold. D arkness fell upon my arrival to Loma Linda (I’m not speaking metaphorically), and the only locals I spoke with were a pair of pleasantly-retired ladies living just shy of the medical school. One touched religion momentarily, and I suddenly felt the long lost memories of my brief involvement in the Seventh-Day Adventist churches and schools, in fifth grade.

Taking it slow, taking multiple meditative breaks along the way, I didn’t reach the house in Redlands till 9 PM.

I was happy to be “home,” and looking forward to taking Saturday off…