Yes, California really does look like this. I remember now, hitting fog so dense that I had to drive on the while line with my car door open, just to stay in the middle of the road. But that was years ago. That fog seems to have lifted now. Metaphorically, other fogs will lift too we hope.
A word about travel. When you look at a map, and you see any road marked “Hwy” – this is not the same as Freeway. Freeway’s are those long stretches of road that traverse this great country of ours, making it convenient to get from one CityState to another. A HWY conversely is based solely on the route taken by Lewis and Clarke. HWY’s are where all cows live. They don’t have guard rails, rest stops, towns, phone wires or cell towers. They do have lots and lots of vultures circling overhead waiting for the unsuspecting traveler to break down. Fortunately – I did not. It was an adventure though. So, if you ever have the opportunity to travel Hwy 58 from just south of Fresno all the way to the coast – respectfully decline the invitation, and stay on the more beaten path. It is easier on the psyche.
Oh, and a shoutout to my brutha Tim – thanks for the quadruple hi-cu. I dig it the most.