We spent a wonderful week off the trail with my mom and her cousin, Kathy. Now, however, the vacation is over and Eliza and I are both anxious and wary of our imminent return to hiking.
We were in Lone Pine and the Owens Valley for two more days after my mother and Kathy arrived, then drove down to Ventura on the coast for a night, and finally spent the last four days in LA. It was a real vacation. I feel so blessed to have such a supportive, loving, fun mother. Thanks so much again, Mom.
Highlights from the week include:
Hiking in the Bristlecone Forest among the oldest living beings on the planet.
Visiting the Manzanar WWII Japanese Internment Center; a very well put- together interactive program.
Swimming in the Pacific. Swimming in hotel pools.
Tailgating with gin and tonics at Venice Beach.
Stopping traffic on Mulholland Drive to watch a lanky bobcat cross the road in the middle of the day on our way to the Getty Center in LA.
The Getty Center in LA. A beautiful museum and grounds.
The Hollywood Farmers' Market.
Being able to watch just about all of the NBA finals on hotel TVs.
Happy Hour with Kathy.
Melted candy bars in the microwave, peaches, strawberries.
Lots and lots of great food. Eliza and I are both very grateful for how generous, flexible, good natured, fun our companions were. We ate so well, felt so comfortable, really felt like we were on a vacation.
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Up to Vancouver now and ready for the next phase of this journey.
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