June 18 -20, 2008 Leisurely drive to Fresno - Hotter than Hades, rest and laundry time.

After San Fransisco, I drove cross the State to Fresno by a wonderful route to which Erica guided me. 

On the road to Fresno

I managed to miss all the horrible traffic around Sacramento and made very good time to the hottest part of my trip so far. 

On the road to Fresno

San Luis Reservoir - on the road to Fresno

Need I say that as soon as I got into my room I had a shower and collapsed. I was able to find an REI (sporting and outdoors shop) and bought some essentials for the Bearpaw Meadow part of my trip.

However, I have to say, I think I spent most of my time driving up and down endless highways (99, 180, 41, 168) always, it seems turning left when I should have gone right. Sigh. 

Took me a long time to get “home” again to the Super 8 <g>. They do offer a rather nice place to stay – basic but they were very helpful helping me out with directions (and guided me to a very good, clean and ‘safe’ Laundromat).

For the next couple of days, I basically rested up for my Bearpaw trip - did not take any photos.  It was awfully hot (up to 115 morning, noon and night) and I stayed in and cool.