So, we have finally arrived at the time we have been thinking about and planning for almost 3 years. My 20-year anniversary with QVC has afforded me an extra 2 weeks of vacation for the year 2011 and Bob's retirement from UPS after 33 years has afforded him the luxury of unlimited time off.  We hope you will follow our adventures for the next month as we explore the "left coast" from Southern California up to Portland, Oregon via the Pacific Coast Highway.  Good times!