Chowchilla

Campsite in Mohave proved great birdwatching!

Not a new puppy we added, but rather where we spent the night!  Originally headed for Yosemite, Clem is nearing his end, and I was feeling happy to oblige, and along with that, the roads to the park are not a simple matter when driving a 40 foot vehicle.  We felt we would need several days there to do it justice, so have decided to save it for another time.

Also a challenge was finding a nice park for the evening, but Clem really scored one after pouring over the listings and ratings, and we pulled into the  gated entrance of The Lakes RV & Golf Resort around 5:30.  The good news, gorgeous, landscaped lots (for sale, by the way!) , ours facing the pond and pool, and free golf!  The bad news.....97 degrees!!  Seems it is a heat wave!  We thought we might stay another night and play some golf, but with today headed for 99, I think we will just move on.

our site at The Lakes RV & Golf Resort

California is not all Hollywood, Muscle Beach, or the rolling green hills of the wine country, and we saw brown, dry dusty, and some terrible rundown areas along this route.

We did, however, enter the agricultural area and Selma, the raisin capital of the world, and miles of grapes, and so many orange trees, that it caused me to ponder who produces more oranges!  Siri assured me it was Florida!

Clem wanted to buy me dinner at a nearby pub, but I was just as happy to stay in, and we had a nice tortellini dinner.  Photo especially for David.   :-)  Sometimes the food at "home" is better than the restaurants!  

And while we HAD that dinner, the clown boys decided to try out the little island cabinet that I can pull out, but have not thought to use much.  Hey, mom....this is pretty neat!  What are you eating over there?