Along the way, Melissa decided she needed fresh strawberries in large quantities. Fortunately, we found a roadside stand to provide them.
![[Mel buys strawberries]](http://www.realmofthewombat.com/images/redwoods/redwoods_strawberry_mel.jpg "[Mel buys strawberries]")
Odie was really amazed by how many strawberries you can grow.
![[Odie loves strawberry plants]](http://www.realmofthewombat.com/images/redwoods/redwoods_strawberry_odie.jpg "[Odie loves strawberry plants]")
They must be doing a good business.
![[Who else buys strawberries?]](http://www.realmofthewombat.com/images/redwoods/redwoods_strawberry_armored_truck.jpg "[Who else buys strawberries?]")
Mile 133 from El Cerrito Plaza, we entered Willits, California, the Gateway to the Redwoods, and home of the Skunk Train to Fort Bragg.
![[Gateway to the Redwoods]](http://www.realmofthewombat.com/images/redwoods/redwoods_willits.jpg "[Gateway to the Redwoods]")
Well worth the wait!!!!
what an awesome trio!