by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 27, 2013 | Blog En Route
On May 26, 2013, we walked from HWY 46 & CA1 to Elephant Seal Beach. The winds were out of control, but we made it through this strikingly beautiful landscape! Wildlife was abundant – foxes, deer, zebras, turtles, and elephant seals. Our innocent clients...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 27, 2013 | Blog En Route
The weather could not have been better for this 17.44 miler. It was low 60s and coastal most of the way. We were so honored to be joined by more CIP staff (Kim Hernandez [CIP Program Administrator], Audrey McGinn [CIP Staff Attorney], and Heidi Cruise [Resident...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 24, 2013 | Blog En Route
On May 24, 2013, we walked from Buckley Rd. in San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay. The lovely Ms. Heidi Cruise joined us. It was a chilly and windy walk, but we are glad to be back at our beloved ocean. ...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 23, 2013 | Blog En Route
At the end of today’s nearly 18 mile walk from Nipomo to the outskirts of San Luis Obispo, we are HALF WAY DONE!!!! Near the end of the walk, it turned quie windy and chilly. But, we’d rather have that any day rather than the heat. The heat can make a...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 22, 2013 | Blog En Route
Day 26 – a 16 miler from Philbric Rd. to Nipomo is over. It was surprisingly difficult with lots of big rigs, hay flying off trucks, and a giant unexpected hill. Glad it’s done and ready for tomorrow! ...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 22, 2013 | Blog En Route
The weather could not have been more perfect on May 21, 2013 when we walked from Foxen Winery to Philbric & Foxen Canyon Road. 15 miles of vineyards and strawberry patches. ...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 19, 2013 | Blog En Route
On May 19, 2013, we walked from Los Olivos to Foxen Winery. It was a beautiful 15 mile stroll through wine country. We saw many animals – horses, squirrels, birds, and even a coyote. Road kill was also rampant. Someday, we’ll be back to this area to...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 18, 2013 | Blog En Route
On May 18, 2013, we completed our 22nd day of the march by walking 16 miles from Lake Cachuma to Los Olivos. We were joined by Innocence March supporters Mark Whitehurst and Toni Blake (“Team Sue” member and shaken baby expert). It was a beautiful walk...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 17, 2013 | Blog En Route
On May 17, 2013, we walked from Santa Barbara, up a little mountain – check out our elevation changes, to Lake Cachuma. We had to switch the route up a bit for safety reasons, but we should be heading back to the coast in a few days. Making progress!!! ...
by Alissa Bjerkhoel | May 15, 2013 | Blog En Route
On May 14, 2013, we walked from Rincon Park to Santa Barbara. It was a beautiful 20 miler followed by a round table discussion at Ventura College of Law about problems in post-conviction investigation of wrongful convictions as well as the leading causes of wrongful...
