Hi there! It been a minute since we posted anything. We’ve been busy with work and sight seeing and this has gotten pushed down the list of priorities. Here is a 2 part rundown of the last several weeks.
Part I – Glenn
We arrived at Glenn on Monday evening, pulling in beside Princeton Church and behind the main Glenn building. A full RV hookup was conveniently located there.
We spent the next 2-3 weeks working down an ever-growing list of sewing machines. By the time we were finished we had worked on around 75. The work was greatly appreciated.
We spent several evenings and a couple Sunday afternoons enjoying the hospitality of the congregation. We were also introduced to an excellent spot by the local river which was a great place to have a campfire and food. Good times and thank you!
We found some time to wander around nearby Chico for some tire work, supplies, and chill time. Stoble coffee shop had excellent coffee. The Bookstore was an interesting browse. We found out yellow jackets enjoyed human food at the park. Amazon lockers, mini golf, and groceries, these are the things Chico has. (And likely more to discover…)
Part II – Parks
Séquoia and Kings Canyon – Sept 18-19
We set aside two days mid-work schedule for a trip to these parks. After a 5 hour drive and over 5000 feet of elevation gain, we stopped at the Sequoia visitors center, got a passport stamp, and headed for the General Sherman tree. It was a big tree.
After our short time in Sequoia, we headed down into the nearby valley to our Airbnb, a yurt. Our host, resplendent in overalls, no shirt, and a straw hat greeted us and showed us to our 16-foot round dwelling for the night. It was a pleasant place and the view of the mountains when the sun rose was awesome!
The next morning we drove back up the mountain to Kings’s Canyon and the Panoramic Point. Once arriving we embarked on a 5 mile hike along a ridge line to a fire lookout. Valley on one side, Sierras on the other. At the lookout, we got to climb up and talk to the ranger on duty. After all that, we headed back to Glenn.
Side Quest – San Francisco – 26th
We decided to tuck a visit to San Francisco in to our work week instead of our exit journey. We drove down early on Tuesday squeezed a pickup into a parking garage, and set out on foot, armed with Muni passes. First thing we rode was a street car. Cooler, classier, and older than the bus options, they were fine things to supplement walking with. We visited the Ferry Building and admired the wares, grabbing some Jamaican Patties for lunch. Then we rode up the wharf to Pier 39. The left handed store was entertaining but was soon surpassed by the majesty of the sea lions lounging in the sun. They seemed to exhibit a variety of behaviors that would be unsavory in a human, but highly amusing in animal form.
Afterwards, we rode up to Coit Tower then descended by way of Filbert St, a unique set of residences, steps, and plant life. Street car to Coffee Bodega (some excellent pour-over) and then we headed out to the Golden Gate, a large bridge. After crossing safely and a stop at a Korean BBQ, we winged our way back to Glenn.