California.....11/28

Thanksgiving at Le Cirque was amazing last night...white truffles on everything....a really lovely Chapoutier wine....it is one of the most beautiful restaurants anywhere, in my opinion - sullied only by the fact the you have to walk throught the Bellagio casino to get there...Vegas - the only place I know where you hit an ATM for $500 and you get five hondos - I'm surprised the dispenser doesn't also produce a little note, like "play Red #5"......but we had two great dinners! Great to be back on the RV, though....

Long drive today to Kernville, CA....through Death Valley NP - Zabriske Point was amazing - arrived at our campground after dark....camping right on the river, and it's warm enough to have a little window open so we can hear the river....

Finished listening to John Wesley Powell's exploration of the Colorado River - a wonderful book. Am reading The Big Burn, and discovering what a wonderful president Teddy Roosevelt was. I have to read more about him - big gap in my education......I recommend the book wholeheartedly ..the story of how the Forest Service was created is very interesting....as well as many of the national parks.....

We're staying here again tomorrow night, so it's a relaxing day....will probably go to Sequoia NP and see those incredible trees....and then one last night in the RV.....