Leaving behind Pacific vistas for redwood forests, Charlie finds himself... nowhere?

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In Northern California, Charlie begins learning a (very!) new language and (finally!) makes himself useful.

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After visiting friends and family in the Bay Area, Charlie fulfills a promise he made on the eve of the trip.

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Charlie recalls a passage from Huckleberry Finn and finds himself racing both the clock and the weather as he approaches San Jose.

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Charlie raps, Charlie sings, and Amelia tries to survive...

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Charlie's night in Arroyo Grande is disrupted by some slippery foes, both real and imagined. Two encounters the next day lead him (and Amelia) to consider the power of faith.

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In rural California, Charlie finds himself caught in the crossfire of a lively debate between three couples.

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In 1980, Charlie finds himself spending the night in Carlsbad, California. But in 2025, Amelia and Charlie find themselves circling back to the beginning.

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Arriving in San Diego gives Charlie and Amelia much to discuss, from the symbolism of a chain restaurant sign to the significance of running the first 4,000 miles.

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Finally reaching California, Charlie finds a whole lot more desert: sandy, dusty, and dune-y. He and Amelia compare notes and share memories from their trip together.

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