The Planning Phase

We have been planning this trip for months, maybe even years. It's our third trip to Los Angeles, but our first to the middle and northern parts of the state. Our goal: to locate those famous movie rocks seen in many "B" Western cowboy movies. Find the rock that the Lone Ranger reared his horse in front of at the beginning of every television episode. Locate the stagecoach trail and visit the Vasquez rocks. A trip of homage to the movies of days gone by. For those who aren't so interested in rocks, there's always celebrity sightings, famous restaurants, shopping, the ocean, Yosemite, and the exploration of San Francisco to look forward to. It's a trip with a little bit for everyone.

Our plane tickets are purchased- the bag weight limit is soon to be tested- and before long, Johnny, Sarah, Rhonda, and I (my parents, my mom's best friend, and me!) will be ready to go. It's 12:00 AM on June 11--10 days to go!