Redwood City, CA

Yesterday morning at about 7:30 AM we left Parker Dam, CA and drove 600 miles by car to Redwood City, CA arriving some 12 hours later. Daughter Chris had a few days off again so we decided we should make the trip and spend a couple of days with them again as we probably won't be back on the west coast for a couple of years. One of our reasons for spending the winter out here was so that we could spend some time with them. We went north on 95 to I-40 and then west to Barstow where we picked up US 58 through Bakersfield. From there it was north on I-5 to hi way 152. We then proceeded west to Gilroy and then north on US101 to Redwood city. This is somewhat the same route we traveled last month when we returned to Salome. We were amazed at the change we saw in the farming area around Bakersfield and north on I-5. The grape vines are starting to get new leaves and many different kinds of trees are in bloom. Coming west on 152 through the Diablo mountain range the hills were so green and the late afternoon sun shining on them only added to their beauty. After coming down Pacheco Pass just east of Gilroy the white blossomed cherry trees made for a very picturesque sight. I suppose after being in the dessert the green probably seems more pronounced and deeper. The temps are about 15-20 degrees cooler here that at Parker Dam so it is back in long pants again. It is only for a couple of days as we plan to return to Parker Dam on Sat.