Like Horses for the Barn, originally uploaded by LeeLeFever_TwinF.

I always think it's funny that a horse has two speeds - one going away from the barn and one going toward the barn. Going toward the barn is a bit more efficient. It hardly requires a giddyup.

Cruising up US-1 through Big Sur, we've made our big turn toward the barn and once we hit Santa Cruz, we'll get on I-5 toward Seattle. The last miles of the trip are peeling away before our very eyes. Tonight, we hope to end up north of Sacramento, one day striking distance from Seattle (and our last night in a hotel room).

In an inspired display of team spirit, Sachi just rallied the troops with a chant for our dog, whom we have missed more than anything or anyone. Amos! Amos! Amos! We're almost these buddy!