We took the quick, boring highway 5 up california and the windy, scenic highway 1 back down. Highway 5 was actually quite interesting in a "never seen anything like this" sort of way. Huge open spaces, interspersed with motels and McDonalds.

The 1 was another matter altogether. The road hugged the coast, and the coast mainly consisted of mountains that dropped straight into the sea. There were beaches, incredible views, and (unexpectedly) Blackpool like coastal towns. With Beach Boys on the stereo, it was a fun ride. Well, it was a fun ride for Daniel. As he had forgotten his driving license, he was chauffeured everywhere. And not a jot of bitterness from Celia, oh no.

California has a reputation for being the fun state. But in some cases it's the opposite, as you can see from the signs below, the only thing allowed was breathing.