Quincy Top Ten List

Well it has come down to our last night in Quincy, California and what an incredible night it was. We took the pooches out for one last hike up a deserted road and soaked up some late afternoon sun. Susan and I began to reminisce over our three months here in Quincy and decided to post a top ten list. So, here goes.

10. Pioneer Park. This was our home base, command central, the center of our RV universe. We thoroughly enjoyed this park where we lived for these months.

9. Flickers...tap, tap, tap. These hooligans kept us company while we stayed in the park. But we had to keep our eye on them 'cause they took a liking to RV air conditioners, as well as the neighboring propane tanks, whoops.

8. The Drunk Brush. We just loved this little wine bar. Great atmosphere including fine wines, art, and music.

7. Riding with the Plumas-Sierra Cycling Club. It was good getting to know some of the local cyclists and riding out on Chandler Road. Thanks guys and gals.

6. Morning Thunder Cafe. There is nothing like strong coffee and warming up by the wood stove on a cold winter morning. Ahh!

5. Studio Art and the First Friday Art Walk. This small town has a few, really cool art galleries and our favorite was Studio Art.

4. Pangaea. Don't let the fact that we're in California fool you. Pangaea is about the only place in Quincy where you can get GREAT, vegetarian food. This is a hip little cafe that has good beer and excellent food.

3. Quincy Natural Foods. It's a mini-version of our Good Food Store in Missoula. Lots of organic produce, bulk food and tasty deli snacks. Yum.

2. Kelly and Sebastian Bunster. We really loved meeting another traveling couple! Now we have someone whom we can share experiences and follow them through their journey. Their blog is http://www.bunsteradventures.blogspot.com/

1. Long Walks through the Forest. We covered a lot of ground, whether it was 20 degrees and snowing, or 60 degrees and sunny. Absolutely nothing could beat getting out in the woods in the early afternoon and walking with the dogs. Most of the time we were the only ones in the forest. We hiked to lakes still half frozen over and on some great trails.

So there you have it. Goodbye Quincy. Thanks for the run.

Erik and Susan.