Quiet trip up to Ridgecrest from El Centro today. Started out in the farmland around El Centro through the Medjool date tree farms and citrus groves We had started the audio book Happy Birthday yesterday (coincidentally on my birthday). The books certainly make the travel time go by quickly. Passed through Palm Springs and Desert Springs and passed by Big Bear. Interesting to be traveling through the desert and see snow-covered peaks rising up.
Because of the heat, a lot of the shopping areas had covered shed-type parking, even the Walmart we stopped at. Some had solar panels on top, so they served a dual purpose. The drive north went from desert to highly-populated areas, back to desolate areas. After driving up Cajon Pass on I-15, we turned on 395 and that will be the route we take home tomorrow. No need for any more maps, it is just one road heading north!
We arrived in Ridgecrest early enough so that we could check in and then go play nine holes of golf. Interesting golf course. The tee and greens were grass, but everything else was what they call dormant fairways. I think the literal translation of dormant fairways is dead grass. At least it kept the clubs and balls clean, almost like sandpaper.
We're looking forward to getting back to Reno tomorrow. Seems like the weather is fairly good right now, nothing like the cold weather being experienced in the Northeast.
Take care and enjoy life.
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