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Grand Tour of the West: Day 15

On March 3, 2021

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March 3, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Left there the next morning and drove through some very rough, rocky mountainous desert to Jacumba then to Coyote Wells, Seeley and finally to El Centro. There was a lot of lettuce, grapefruit and lemon growing down here. Went to church in a basement. The building had been condemned and torn down. Everyone seem poor here and there were a lot of Mexicans.

March 3, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Left there the next morning and drove through some very rough, rocky mountainous desert to Jacumba then to Coyote Wells, Seeley and finally to El Centro. There was a lot of lettuce, grapefruit and lemon growing down here. Went to church in a basement. The building had been condemned and torn down. Everyone seem poor here and there were a lot of Mexicans.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 14

On March 2, 2021

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March 2, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Drove to Oceanside and Encinitas where we stopped and got some pralines. Drove along a boulevard here with eucalyptus trees on both sided and in the parking. Went to Solana Beach and then to San Diego. There was a lot of camouflage there left over from the war. There were large nets across the streets and in some places they were covered with canvas painted to look like trees and vegetation. Stopped to see an old sailing boat “Star of India.” Spent several hours on board – it was very interesting.

March 2, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Drove to Oceanside and Encinitas where we stopped and got some pralines. Drove along a boulevard here with eucalyptus trees on both sided and in the parking. Went to Solana Beach and then to San Diego. There was a lot of camouflage there left over from the war. There were large nets across the streets and in some places they were covered with canvas painted to look like trees and vegetation. Stopped to see an old sailing boat “Star of India.” Spent several hours on board – it was very interesting.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 13

On March 1, 2021

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March 1, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning we left Ventura and drove south on highway 101 through Oxnard, Malibu Beach, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Long Beach. Saw many oil wells in operation here and could smell them too. Came through Huntington Beach and Newport Beach where we stopped to see some beautiful boats. Had been considering the idea of a deep sea fishing trip but the calm ocean didn’t look calm enough to me so we didn’t go.

March 1, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning we left Ventura and drove south on highway 101 through Oxnard, Malibu Beach, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Long Beach. Saw many oil wells in operation here and could smell them too. Came through Huntington Beach and Newport Beach where we stopped to see some beautiful boats. Had been considering the idea of a deep sea fishing trip but the calm ocean didn’t look calm enough to me so we didn’t go.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 12

On February 28, 2021

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February 28, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next day we drove into Hollywood. On our way in we were surprised to see an elephant grazing along the road. Discovered it was an animal farm where they kept animals for use in movie making.

February 28, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next day we drove into Hollywood. On our way in we were surprised to see an elephant grazing along the road. Discovered it was an animal farm where they kept animals for use in movie making.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 11

On February 27, 2021

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February 27 , 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Scrapbook pictures of Ventura, Cailfornia

Saw the Ventura Mission the next day. Went out to Port Hueneme where Gladys and Louis worked to see other friends who were working there and visited some other Iowans, the Congroves from Morning Sun, that evening.

February 27 , 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Scrapbook pictures of Ventura, Cailfornia

Saw the Ventura Mission the next day. Went out to Port Hueneme where Gladys and Louis worked to see other friends who were working there and visited some other Iowans, the Congroves from Morning Sun, that evening.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 10

On February 26, 2021

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February 26, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning we drove through Morro Bay, saw the famous Morro Rock. Drove through San Luis Obispo where we saw the army camp of that name, then to Pismo Beach, Arroya Grande, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Los Alamos, down to Santa Barbara.

February 26, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning we drove through Morro Bay, saw the famous Morro Rock. Drove through San Luis Obispo where we saw the army camp of that name, then to Pismo Beach, Arroya Grande, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Los Alamos, down to Santa Barbara.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 9

On February 25, 2021

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February 25, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

We ate breakfast the next morning at a chain grocery and the waiter told us the weather was unusual. Then we drove to the Santa Cruz Mission but it was mostly in ruins.

Drove on the Watsonville past the artichoke capital of the world – went through Castroville and Del Monte then to Monterey where we walked out on the wharf to see the fishing boats. Saw several fish markets selling all kinds of seafood among them red snapper and squid arms.

February 25, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

We ate breakfast the next morning at a chain grocery and the waiter told us the weather was unusual. Then we drove to the Santa Cruz Mission but it was mostly in ruins.

Drove on the Watsonville past the artichoke capital of the world – went through Castroville and Del Monte then to Monterey where we walked out on the wharf to see the fishing boats. Saw several fish markets selling all kinds of seafood among them red snapper and squid arms.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 8

On February 24, 2021

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February 24, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Went to church in Burlingame the next morning with Regis, one of the girls who lived with Earlene, and left Burlingame about noon. We were really grateful to Earlene as she made our visit to San Francisco so interesting.

Drove south on the El Camino Real (King’s Highway) through Redwood City and Palo Alto. Saw the Leland Stanford University there.

February 24, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

Went to church in Burlingame the next morning with Regis, one of the girls who lived with Earlene, and left Burlingame about noon. We were really grateful to Earlene as she made our visit to San Francisco so interesting.

Drove south on the El Camino Real (King’s Highway) through Redwood City and Palo Alto. Saw the Leland Stanford University there.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 7

On February 23, 2021

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February 23, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning we went into San Francisco on the bus with Earlene. Got off just off Market Street and walked down to Chinatown. Looked around. Saw many old curios, a lot of jade. Stopped at a little shop and saw a wild animal exhibit. Bought some Chinese fortune cakes which was unfortunate as they almost made me sick.

Google (ND) [driving directions Burlingame to San Francisco] Retrieved 2/9/2021

Took a cable car out to Fisherman’s Wharf which was the high spot of our visit. We walked out on one of the piers and saw the little sail boats which are used by the fishermen, mostly Sicilians. There were many fishermen on the wharf, mending nets, and they all spoke some language foreign to us. They use trawl nets and drag the bottom for prawns, scallops, abalone, oysters, crabs, clams, and other shellfish. There were several Navy vessels at the dock and out in the harbor we could see the dim outlines of the fleet in the haze. Also we could faintly discern Alcatraz.

February 23, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning we went into San Francisco on the bus with Earlene. Got off just off Market Street and walked down to Chinatown. Looked around. Saw many old curios, a lot of jade. Stopped at a little shop and saw a wild animal exhibit. Bought some Chinese fortune cakes which was unfortunate as they almost made me sick.

Google (ND) [driving directions Burlingame to San Francisco] Retrieved 2/9/2021

Took a cable car out to Fisherman’s Wharf which was the high spot of our visit. We walked out on one of the piers and saw the little sail boats which are used by the fishermen, mostly Sicilians. There were many fishermen on the wharf, mending nets, and they all spoke some language foreign to us. They use trawl nets and drag the bottom for prawns, scallops, abalone, oysters, crabs, clams, and other shellfish. There were several Navy vessels at the dock and out in the harbor we could see the dim outlines of the fleet in the haze. Also we could faintly discern Alcatraz.

Grand Tour of the West: Day 6

On February 22, 2021

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February 22, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning, we drove down to Sacramento. Passed many hops farms. Particularly noticed the tall barns and high arbors on which the hops vined. Arrived in Sacramento quite early in the morning and spent some time looking over the capitol grounds. The have a great number of different trees, all labeled, among them flowering eucalyptus and many types of palm trees. Looked at the exhibits in the Capitol. Then drove to Sutter’s Fort and spent several hours there.

February 22, 1946

February 1946. World War II is over and wartime production jobs were ending. During the war, Carl and Georgie worked a number of jobs in several places, finishing the war in Pocatello, Idaho. They elected to return to Iowa, where they both had family, but opted to make a grand tour of the west on the way. Georgie wrote a journal of the trip. The story starts here.

The next morning, we drove down to Sacramento. Passed many hops farms. Particularly noticed the tall barns and high arbors on which the hops vined. Arrived in Sacramento quite early in the morning and spent some time looking over the capitol grounds. The have a great number of different trees, all labeled, among them flowering eucalyptus and many types of palm trees. Looked at the exhibits in the Capitol. Then drove to Sutter’s Fort and spent several hours there.

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