23 May, 2003, Tehatchapi, CA: OK, here we go again! Another big trip through the West, although delayed 3 weeks while we waited for late spring rain and cold to pass. Once on I-5, we notice the weather had changed, quickly and dramatically. We also belatedly realize we have begun our trip on the first day of Memorial Day weekend, a detail that underemployed people can easily miss. Despite this, our first day out we made our goal by reaching the Tehatchapi Pass just west of Mojave and found a nice county park just south of town. After hot showers we sit down for a nice breakaway dinner, only to receive several visitors who just have to see the Puck while we are eating. Always the center of attention at the campground, this is nothing new. |
