As I was pulling into the last few of the 5,500+ miles of my trip from Marina to North Carolina and back with our new Mobile Game Theater, my GPS had me take a route I hadn’t used before. Instead of coming up 101 and getting off at the Monterey Peninsula exit, Google Maps had me get off in Chualar and get on River Road which, as you probably know, eventually connects to Reservation Road and gets you to Marina.

Honestly, I was a little concerned. This way was unfamiliar to me, and I was worried about getting stuck in an area that would be difficult to maneuver out of (mind you, despite the cross-country trip, I’m still getting used to driving with a 32′ trailer behind me!)

What a treat it was! I caught a nice glimpse of Chualar, a town I never had been to before (other than passing through on 101), and after going past some farms, got treated to the Las Palmas neighborhood before going under Highway 68 and the home stretch to Marina. The weather was beautiful, so it was a nice (and new) way to come home. My family and I have lived in either Monterey, Seaside or Marina in our 10+ years here, so any time we can learn something new about the great area in which we live, it’s a good thing!

Those of us who live along Highway 1 don’t tend to have the towns in the southern part of the Salinas Valley foremost in our thoughts, but each one has a unique identity. Soledad, King City, Greenfield and yes, Chualar are integral members of our Central Coast community! We look forward to serving these great communities along with those on the Monterey Peninsula as well as Salinas and southern Santa Cruz County.

And no, I had no issues with driving the trailer while going this route. Once I got to where we keep our trailer…well, that’s a different story for another time. 🙂

If you’re following us on our social media channels like Facebook, you probably know that we’re currently in the process of bringing our Mobile Game Theater from North Carolina to its new home on the Monterey Peninsula. While it’s been a long trip, it’s also been a rare chance to see parts of this great country that I probably wouldn’t have normally.

I left the Central Coast Sunday afternoon, making it to Kingman, AZ after midnight. After stops in Albuquerque, NM, Van Buren, AR, and Knoxville, TN, I’ve arrived in Pinehurst, NC. The interesting thing is, the trip was never really that boring! Whether I was in the middle of a huge arroyo east of Winslow, AZ or dodging coyotes in the prairie near Oklahoma City, I was enjoying pretty much every new change of scenery. Mind you, I’ve traveled all over the U.S. (there are only 7 states I have yet to visit), but it’s almost always been by plane. There’s nothing like seeing the backwoods of Tennessee, the small towns along the famous Route 66.

After some business-related activities here in Pinehurst, my college buddy Forest, who’s flying in to Raleigh on Saturday, and I will begin the long trek to bring EZPZ’s Video Game Truck back home to Marina, CA.

Once home, don’t be surprised if you see our Mobile Game Theater running around the area! Obviously we want to get the word out about this great option for birthday parties and fundraisers! So if you see us at Del Monte Center in Monterey or Northridge Mall in Salinas, don’t be shy…come up and say hi! We’ll have business cards and flyers to give you if you’re interested.

Until then, please send prayers, good vibes, etc for our safe travel back to California! We’re officially open for business beginning Jan. 9, but don’t wait until then to book your party, our reservation system is up and running! See you soon!