On the way back Zack had some trouble we stopped in the shade and he recovered enough to make it back to the car and with the AC full on he recovered.
]]>Next another awesome Park Zion - stopped so many times - Zack was elated as he saw: 1. Cacti 2. A small tumble weed 3. Mountain Goats
We changed plans and found a room at Rubys Best Western.
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We even ate their breakfast.
Today we had the goal of driving through Death Valley - We watched as the temperature rose to 100 then continued to rise as we entered the valley maxing out at 118F the car temperature didn't move the AC kept us at a comfy 65F.
After surviving Death Valley we went to Dante's View this detour takes you up the side of the Valley then a short hike in 110F takes you to the a view point.
Stunning Vistas!
Then we headed for Vegas - Found a room at Caesars got an upgrade with a view of the Bellagio Fountains. Zack wanted a vegan burger one of the few places was the yard House near the Linq.
Returned to the hotel and I soothed my aching neck in the Jacuzzi tub.
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Next onto General Sherman a short .5 mile hike down a path where there were a few more people. Sherman has branches that are thicker than any tree in my backyard - any tree in our town its insane - in one year Sherman gains more bark than any other tree.
]]>Drove down Lombard Street and one of the steepest roads in San Fran - Filbert its downhill though - managed to ground my car on another street going up. Then went up to Coit tower and over the Golden Gate in deep fog.
After driving picked up Fi and Max and went on a road trip - the weather had improved so we did the Golden Gate and then drove around Marin. Saw sea lions lying on the rocks.
In the afternoon we went to the Musee Mecanique and played video games.
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Packed and ready for tomorrow's flight hopefully the car will be there.
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continuing to finalize the itinerary and book a few Hotel rooms
]]>Big shout out to Keith Katz general manager at Lexus of Serramonte http://www.lexusserramonte.com for graciously agreeing to accept my car at the dealership until Zack and I arrive in CA.
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]]>Car has just had its 20K service - need a new set of tires for the trip ! Which I just ordered
The high level itinerary is here -
Now all thats left is to get my car shipped and sort that aspect out time is running short but we are still on track.
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