to Chico 23 September 2022

Out early to Morning Glory cafe, under new ownership but wisely its wonderful self. A lovely conversation with the new owner about the modern mystery of restaurant spoons and a delicious split eggs benedict.

Up over Ashland Mountain and down, down, down across the Klamath. Mother Mountain (Shasta) continues to enlarge Herself on the horizon.

I-5 circles in toward Shasta, who grows clearer and larger. Here She looms over Weed.

At Lakehead, where Lake Shasta should begin, just bare slope and mud. Crossing the bridge at Bridge Bay, we couldn't really see to take a picture down to where the houseboats float forlornly on the much reduced lake. Mouseover the image to see where the waterline should be. With apologies to the Guardian for posting such a prefect image.

Onward through the top end of the Great Valley to Chico, Chad and family, new house, 2 dogs (cat hasn't appeared yet). At least all's well with the fam.