Oh sweet goodness fruit smoothies are so delicious. We're in Mt. Shasta City now, only 150-ish short miles from the Oregon border. Sure, it's only 50 on the road, but we're taking the scenic route -- the trail kind of curves around to the west, then back up and east, in a C-shape, just to stretch out the California section a little bit longer I guess. I'm really looking forward to Oregon and revisiting those family reunion haunts, Timberline lodge and Crater Lake. And we get to see Garrett and Uncle Ekim as well. The last section was full of logging, poison oak, and hunger, but we also got to see cool waterfalls and Mt Shasta is lovely. Someday maybe I'll come back and climb to the top. Snowy volcanos always call out to me with siren songs. Happy Birthday to my mom (8/6)! I hope everyone is having a wonderful time.
love,
Michelle

Thanks alos to Gossamer Gear for freely loaning us a tarptent while they repair ours. Great customer service!! and a great tent as well. --Gerry