My intention, when I started this blog, was to write something every week, or at the most, every two weeks just to keep our followers up to date. I really didn't think that weeks or months would go by without me posting a small tidbit about our RVing life and adventures. But that's exactly what has happened
The reason could be, and probably is, twofold. On one hand, since we are Work-Kamping, staying in one place until May and the weather has not been cooperating with warm temperatures and sunshine, limited our ability to go out hiking, and exploring has been very limited. It's tough to get out when it is raining cats and dogs and the temperatures hover near the 30's and 40's. So with that said, we haven't done much in the way of experiencing our surroundings. I'm sure that will change with Spring on it's way with warmer temperatures and abundant sunshine! And on the other hand, I've been spending a lot of time with my daughter. One of the reasons for being in California was to be here for my daughter. She was due with her first child in February. How could I miss this exciting part of "Life" Welcoming a new precious soul into the world! Being the mom that I am, I wanted to spend as much time as I could helping her prepare for the new little one. With sewing sleeping gowns, making curtains, cleaning the house, helping with shelves and crocheting blankets, we had things together just in time. My new grandson is here! He put up a good fight with entering this world. Seems "little boys never want to leave their momma's", quoted by one of the nurses at the delivery! He weighed in at 8 pounds and is perfect in every way. He is a delight to hold and cuddle and as Great grandma Pearl would do, I get all the "sugar" I can with kisses from his nose to his toes! He has brought a new joy to my heart and proven once again the miracle of life. He is adorable and I'm not just saying that as a doting Grandma, see for yourself!
After much consideration, we have purchased bicycles. We spent hours looking at different types of recommended bikes; road bikes, hybrids, flat foot bikes, and beach cruisers. We didn't need bikes for speed, and comfort was high on our list, so we decided on a pair of grayish colored Trek Hybrids. The bikes are now outfitted with baskets, water cages and bells to alert any walkers that two old fogies are coming their way. We have done a little bit of riding here on the island and find them sturdy, easy to maneuver and very comfortable. Now to share a few photos: a log cabin that is built on top of a big concrete garage and some of the furry creatures that live here.
Our future hope is that we will find the time and energy to explore Mount Diablo. Mount Diablo stands alone on the edge of Califonia's Great Central Valley. The Coast Range at this point consists only of low hills, none high enough to block the view from the upper slopes of the mountain. Several colorful yarns describe how the mountain got its name. The most popular account supposedly arose from an 1806 expedition of Spanish soldiers from San Francisco Presidio who marched into the area to do battle with the local Indians. In the midst of the fighting, a shaman clad in striking plumage appeared on the mountain. The Spaniards were convinced they saw El Diablo -The Devil- and quickly retreated.
In 1851, Mt. Diablo's summit, long a landmark for California explorers, was established as the official base point for California land surveys. Even today, Mt. Diablo's base line and meridian lines are used in legal descriptions of much of California real estate. Toll roads up the mountain were opened in the 1870s and a fancy hotel was built. In order to make their California holiday complete, tourists of the time just had to climb Mt. Diablo and take in the majestic view. In 1931, the upper slopes of Mt. Diablo were preserved as a state park. In more recent years, the lower slopes were added to the park, thanks in a large measure to the efforts of Save Mt. Diablo, a local conservation organization. Today the park consists of some 19,000 acres of oak woodland, grassland and chaparral. Stands of knobcone and Coulter pine, as well as scattered digger pine, are found all over the mountain.
That's all for now. I hope to post more often, but please, don't hold me to that! We are living life to the fullest and sometimes life becomes surprisingly busy and I struggle to find time to do creative writing for this blog.
Jo
What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life. ~ Leo Buscaglia
Good Morning Paul & Jo,
ReplyDeleteAs I've said before I enjoy your writings along your travels.
I agree that we are in troubled times and it is not comforting to think of our future.
As you say though, we have to rely on our Lord to get us through this crisis and according to the bible, we have to trust in our God to get us through all this turmoil.
God bless you and your family We are not alone, we are all in this together.
Love,
Ginny