Hello Everyone

I am taking a trip that has no real plans, no real route, except that at some point I want to end up in Sedona, Arizona where I am meeting a spiritual teacher/healer.
The trip is something that I have chosen to do from a spiritual perspective and I'm hoping to be able to connect with my inner self along the journey to help me fight a disease that's taking over my life if I don't do this.

My stuff aside, I drive a 2005 Boxster S and love driving. I'd love to find some amazing roads along the way, roads that will inspire me and my car.

I love the twisties, ripping through canyon territory (with my V1 on of course) and long sweeping vistas, coastline orinland. I just don't want to spend most of my time droning down the highway at 70mph.

Like I said, I have no specific routes in mind other than HWY 101 at this point - speaking of which, are there parts of 101 to avoid or must see? I'm happy to head in-land a little if there are some cool things that would help me on my journey.

I'm also very open to any spiritual healing recommendations along the way - I know there are some special people out there, and time is the enemy.

You can find my blog, with thoughts, leanrings and of course pictures of the amazing roads and places I visit along the way:

http://boxsterjourney.spaces.live.com

Thanks for all and any recommendations.

Boxster Journey

 

No replies? Come on guys, there has to be some of you that would love to be able to take the time to just go off and drive anywhere on the west coast?
Give me inspiration here.

 

arizona 89A north of sedona to flagstaff is really nice. hit up beaver street brewery if you are interested in beer in flagstaff.

 

Check out 395 or just follow the water and then cross over adjacent to
Bakersfield.

Arizona. Are you looking for an Indian sweats?

 

I have made many trips down to southern Oregon and a few down to southern California so I can provide my experience for part of the trip.

I usually stay on I-5 til I get south of Portland just because it would just take to long to get through that stretch and most of it is fairly familiar to me and I prefer to seek out new sights.

There a number of good roads that cut over to the coast from there. I prefer cutting across at Corvalis as the traffic seems to be lighter. From there its down 101 for as long as you can stand it. Some great curves but watch the time of day as you could get stuck in a sea of motor homes. Either way be prepared for a long trip. It seems to take forever to get down the coast.

As a change of pace, I like to pop back to I-5 through the Siskiyous and push some curves at a little higher speed. Last time through got hooked up with a Viper that set a pretty wicked pace.

Not sure about routes south of there. Have fun and be safe.

 

As a matter of fact I am very interested in doing a traditional sweat at a safe/reputable place that won't rob me or steal my Porsche!

 

I know a great great great guy in NYC that may be able to assist . Hes been a meditator for about 40 years , studied many traditions and went to a 4 year healing school . Hes a very kind hearted man as well . There is a charge but its not too much . I can give you his info if you would like . GREAT MAN .

 

you can always do distant healings if traveling isnt an option .

 

Sure Man.....appreciate the offer, happy to check it out

 

Not sure I'd go to Sedona for spiritual teaching or healing. Sedona is Disneyland of spiritual energy.

Cool place to drive a Boxster however.

 

GREAT! This is why I hoped to find some more recommendations. Where might you suggest?
I suppose I should look into where I am.....WA/OR areas....

 

Not saying I wouldnt go its just a bit commercial for my tastes. Natural beauty there is definitely something to see. Its just been a bit exploited by every two bit spiritual huckster in the world.Since your headed that way dont miss Grand Canyon and there is a cool little town called Jerome you should checkout. Great Boxster roads in Nothern AZ.

 

I am so glad your interested in energetic healing , but i also want to inform you not to trust everybody that comes by because alot of them could be frauds. Its always good to ask what type of healing modality their using to facilitate your healing ( ex : Pranic Healing , Reiki , BBSH ) . That way you know what to expect. A person who went to a 4 year healing school is much more proficient and informed than one that went to a 3 day weekend reiki course. Energetic Healing is the real deal and it can help you deal with you issue along with other medical assistance but you must choose wisely .

Ill PM you my healers info . If you would like though theres a list online of healers that have graduated the BBSH 4 year healing school , and there are bound to be a few close by near you area.

http://www.barbarabrennan.com/welcom..._graduate.html

 

I have no 'exact' plans....I also understand the spiritual gravy train thing.
I do plan on getting to CA though, so if you can direct me to healers within a wide range of CA (but still West Coast'ish) I'd be appreciative.
I want to meet with folks who are the real deal, just not the ones who just charge for pretending they are.
It's a long trip...it has to be spent purposefully!

Thanks

 

If you're headed toward Sedona, you've got to see Zion National Park (in Utah) and Grand Canyon National Park (in Arizona, just north of Sedona).

Zion is in SW Utah, just up I15 from Las Vegas (if you're coming through California, might as well go through Vegas too). You have to see both Kolob Canyon (on the north west end of the park, off of I15), then Zion Canyon (at the south of the park). There's alot of places to hike in Zion Canyon. When you're done, then head towards the Grand Canyon via the Zion-Mt. Carmel Hwy (don't forget to put the top down at Canyon junction; the first part of the hwy is amazing). Here's some info on Zion:

http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/index.htm

If you have the time, you can swing by Bryce Canyon to the east of Zion, but it's a detour from the Grand Canyon. Like Kolob Canyon, it's mostly a place to see (as opposed to hike).

The Grand Canyon is awesome. If you're coming from Zion or Bryce, you might as well plan to see both the North Rim and South Rim. Don't forget to stop at Desert View when you enter the south east part of the park.

http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/index.htm

You could also do the reverse of this route on the way back (Sedona to Grand Canyon to Zion) if that fits your schedule better. Also, the area around Hoover Dam (south east of Vegas) is also impressive.

If you're coming down the coast of California, see the National and State Redwood parks just south of the Oregon border. This is where "Return of the Jedi" was filmed. If your going even futher south in California, the coast drive down Hwy 1 from Monterey/Carmel through Big Sur down to San Luis Obispo is a must-drive (but expect some "tourist traffic"). Besides Big Sur, Heast Castle, Cambria, and Morro Bay are on this route.

If you're going down inland California instead, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite ("Dances with Wolves") are awesome.

Have fun.

p.s. Experiencing these places is even better when you share the experience with someone. There's a reason they put that other seat in there. Take someone with you on the journey...