Friday, March 18, 2011

The Road to Mount Madonna

Hello,

Just a quick update about what's going on.   On the 16th, Jordan and I walked from Boulder Creek through the colourful towns that dot the mountain side south to Felton.   Here we met John and Ariel in front of a New Leaf supermarket and they welcomed us to stay at their place.  The next morning John showed us the way through the woods that leads to Santa Cruz.

Sweet John who, with his partner Ariel, warmly hosted us in Felton.  He regularly sports bare feet walking from his home to work.  (He tells me his work doesn't mind.)   John also hasn't been in a motorized vehicle for four years!  Impressive perseverance John!

When we reached Santa Cruz, I met with Noah who operates RidgeCrest Farms near Mount Madonna of the Santa Cruz Mountain Range.   He's off the grid, and drove me way up the mountain side - 2800 ft - to his spot which is where I'm staying now.  RidgeCrest focuses on Organic Blueberry production, sadly for me not in season currently.
RidgeCrest Farm's yurt and power generation.

Snow storms up here today, so we're tucked away inside trying to keep warm for the time being.  Will be in touch when more is transpiring.   Take Care,

Steve

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