On the road again

After a long wait, and lots of planning on Patricia's part, we have now started our vacation.

We left Friday mid morning heading up north toward Fallon, Nevada, our first stop on our six week 2013 summer vacation.

It's nice and hot today, over 104F (I think that's about 40C). Thanks to our fantastic technology, we have air-conditioning in the car, so it's bearable driving through the Mojave Desert.

First night on the road, we stayed at our favorite little motel, Ray's Den in Independence.

The hardest part about leaving San Diego is leaving Gavin; we will be missing six weeks of his growing up, (I think I know now how Becky and Ben feel when they leave Gavin behind).

What's there not to love

This morning we went for a walk along the east side of the Sierra Mountains. This is the first time we've seen the mountains without any snow; this has not happened any summer we've seen.

Then off we went to our favorite bakery, Eric Schats, in Bishop. We just love poking around between the shelves of fresh baked breads and pastries.

Then it was time for the last leg to Fallon to visit Patricia's 96 year old mother, Ethel, and her sister, Barbara and husband, George.

Not bad for 96, and all there