So I'm sitting here at the Japanese Friendship Garden waiting for the Tea Pavilion to open... I didn't really understand much about traveling until now. Other than day vs. night, I've pretty much lost all sense of time. I never really know what day let alone date it is...everything is just blending together in a series of experiences. I wake up with the sun (morning person, my body will not sleep very late) get showered and dressed, then I'm off to a coffee shop...

Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you got to see some great fireworks and enjoy this great holiday. I started this morning off with my brother Andrew at the San Diego Zoo...if you haven't been there before it's a must see. From a very diverse animal population down to the exhibits that show them best, it was a great way to spend my first day here. Afterwards, we packed up and headed to Ocean Beach Pier for some chill time and the fireworks show later that nigh...

So far, I have driven through forests, mountains, deserts, and one dust storm after another... After more than 1800 miles of solo driving, I am finally in California! To get you caught up so far... For those that have never been to Arizona and are wandering what 115 F dry heat feels like, go turn your oven to that and stick your head inside...and stay there for a few days. There are some really awesome things to do and see, but after a day my body was seriously ...