My great California escape has begun! After being greeted by the Myrn, our first order of business was to get some In and Out in my belly. My favorite west coast fast food place did not disappoint, and we were off to a Tesla dealership. We confirmed I can't fit in the car and that electric cars are quiet. Having learned nothing, it was off to Frys where we were kicked out for taking photos. The only logical follow up is NASA Ames Research center, where we were shocked by free 3D glasses and free admission to their museum. The terrorists win once again as we were informed that since 9/11 tours of the base are not allowed. $2.50 astronaut ice cream was the only consolation we had. After picking up Loida, it was time to watch the sunset at an abandoned military fort turned bum preserve turned dump. But in California, even a dump is better than Michigan.