Happy summer solstice! The best time to hike and camp. Hopefully you all enjoy this special day, wherever you are!
Today I had a car-sightseeing day! Not sure why I’m still eating like I walked 20 miles today 🙂
Carol, Tom and Bodie picked me up from Donner Ski Ranch in the morning. I’m so lucky to have met my new friends!
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We saw many mountains and lakes, driving through Nevada and California today on the East side of the Sierra. Mono Lake is impressive!
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I got a glimpse of the terrain that is coming up in the next 450 miles. I’m very excited! California really is a very diverse state with incredible scenery and unlimited outdoor recreation. In Truckee (where we stopped for coffee) it looked like everybody was a runner or cyclist.
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We are camped for the night in Rock Creek Canyon in a beautiful campground. Carol and Tom not only drove me here but fed me too (and I probably shouldn’t be eating like I did any exercise today!). I’m getting spoiled! Thank you!
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Bodie was able to cool off in the creek …
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Tomorrow morning we will continue to Ridgecrest, where I spend another night to start hiking the Sierra portion (northbound) on Tuesday morning. I sure hope it’s cooler in the mountains:
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Made it back to same campground. Bishop 106 F. Liking this cooler temperature near creek.
Wow what a hot day. Did you do Looney Bean again??? Did Bodie swim?
Glad you’ve found some friends! Take care!😘
Of course I miss my old friends too 😊