California curiosities

I came down to California to hang out with my mom for a few days. She was dying to see me before I head out for my big adventure. Anyways, we went to Mendocino last night and man, is that place weird. I think they're going through a permanent identity crisis in that town. (Actually sorry, I believe a postcard called it a "village".) All the buildings are very quaint and historic and filled with adorable little shops and all the fog gives it that creepy, coastal feel. But the town is filled with overgrown hippies that just don't really fit with the scenery if you ask me. We found these two signs in town that somewhat illustrate the contrast:

your husband called and said you could buy anything you want.

hippies use backdoor. no exceptions.

Also, I realize that Seattle has plenty of characters (and hippies in particular), but man, California characters really are a breed of their own. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this on a telephone poll:

Only in California! I really think I need to get one of these dresses! (Also, is she trying to pull off a blond fro??)

Well, just wanted to share those gems. Until next time...