May 26 - My Turn

With LA in the rear-view mirror we took off for Lone Pine, about a 200 mile trek. Bob at the wheel and me navigating. And there it is - the 395 sign, our main highway to Seattle. I wish I had taken better notes if I had known I'd be writing this post!

 Along the way we saw some engineering feats - the LA Aqueduct (a 675km water delivery system) and the largest wind farm in America (which generates enough electricity for 600,000 homes). We keep the AC blasting to keep our gadgets from overheating but in return you can look up these types of facts when we need them!

 With the wind farm at our back we arrive in Lone Pine. LA was fast-paced and happening - Lone Pine is exactly the opposite. However, it happens to be perfect place for us to be for 2 nights as it is a junction for two contradictory sights - the highest mountain in the US (Mt Whitney - more below) AND the lowest point in North America (Death Valley).

 Driving up Mount Whitney was a thrill and over a span of 20 min we ascended 4000 feet to the highest drivable point - 8500 feet. When we couldn't go any further we got out at base camp where many hikers/campers were stationed.
We're drivers though (gas is our granola), so we took some scenic pics, jumped back in the car and rode down in 2nd gear. . . 

 Packing our supplies tonight and heading for Death Valley tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Here's our pics for today: My Turn