We left Red Bluff rested and ready. The drive to Santa Nella was interesting in that we saw literally miles and miles of orchards. We left the hills behind and now it is flat land as far as you can see. Sacramento and Stockton were adventures to drive through as both had road construction happening so lanes closed with little notice. The highlight was being in the curb lane with a Semi to our left and cement barricade to our right and an aluminum ladder in front. Kelly used the "Force" and missed them all.
Santa Nella Rv Park was very much like a government campground facilities wise and very much like a parking lot in every other way. The Rv Park was at the apex of an off ramp that had gas stations fast food joints and one hotel. Obviously just a deluxe rest stop. We Stayed for one night and headed on to Bakersfield.
The drive to Bakersfield follows even more orchards. Miles and miles of Orange groves, apple, and almond trees. We decided to stay at the Orange Grove Rv Park in Bakersfield as our friends Rod and Sylvia recommended it(thanks Rod). It was 20 degrees the sun was sunning and there were freaking oranges in the tree beside our trailer. Yup when you get up in the morning you can just walk 10 paces to the orange tree and pick a couple for breakfast. We decided to spend two days here.
We spent today at a wildlife refuge and saw quite a few critters. Kelly finally got to see a Roadrunner, now I know why the coyote was always chasing it. June saw this neat bunny that looks like it was crossed with a guinea pig.
All in all another great day. Tomorrow should take us to Desert Hot Springs and the Sands Rv Park our final destination for the next 2 months.
Junkel
Driving can really be an adventure in California. Glad you made it through the gauntlet. We weren't impressed with Santa Nella either. We'll find someplace else next time.
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