We went for a bike ride along Lakeshore Drive. It's an interesting resort area. A mix of rich and poor, new and old. You get the impression that they are trying to develop it to a 'destination place' and people are beginning to move in from the big cities. There are still lots of areas that need to be cleaned up, however. Some of the residents look like 'left over hippies' and there are nearby Indian Reservations. It's kind of like Canada where the Casinos are springing up on Reservation lands.
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| What a cool B&B. Sleep in a rail car! |
In American style they brag it's the cleanest air and the largest natural (spring fed) lake -- and oh yes, the 'best' Bass fishing in N. America! I find the lake a little disappointing. There is quite a bit of 'green growth' along the shoreline which isn't very inviting. Although a swim on a day like today would be great!
We also went for a driving tour. There are lots of vineyards and pear trees across the lake from us and it looks more developed there. A "Birkenstock Sale" sign caught my eye and I finally splurged and replaced my 'old faithful' sandals (but I'm not quite ready to give them up yet!)
There is an arbor in the campground and Ron was picking and sampling some concord grapes growing there. He is enjoying watching the bird activity. A blue heron, the grebes and all the ducks eating (and fighting) out front.
Tomorrow we head to "California's Redwood Coast" and the "Avenue of the Giants" which is listed in the "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" book. It is just a couple of hours south of the Oregon Border.
That is about it from here. We will bbque steak when Ron gets back. He went to check out the "Second Hand" store down the street. (I'm surprised he stayed away this long!)
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