CALIFORNIA 36 EAST - OCEAN TO RED BLUFF

CUTE REDWOOD TREE HOUSE ON CAMPSITE AT STAFFORD

I can always count on Roy to find the wiggliest roads and this was one of them. About 130 miles of nonstop bends and hills, took us from 11am until 4pm to do this route, which on the USA map is about an inch and half long.

A beautiful, peaceful drive though, starting through stunning redwoods then up to 4077 feet and along the crest of the Shasta - Trinity National Forest with a glimpse of Mt Shasta in the far distance, at least we think that's what it was.

VIEW FROM THE TOP ROAD - MT SHASTA ON RIGHT HAND DIP

MOUNT SHASTA - WE THINK

 Up on the tops we smelled then saw the result of a wildfire, thankfully out. It was humbling to see in the small hamlets we passed through signs saying "Thank You Firefighters" - it must have been frightening to have it so close.

OUR LUNCH SPOT AT 4077 FT

WILDFIRE REMAINS

The temperature rose as we drove further east, we left the coast at about 20oC and arrived in Red Bluff to 33oC.

So looking forward to getting to Lassen National Park tomorrow for some hiking and rest time for Roy who is a star driving me safely on these death defying roads. (Not without prompts from Mrs Bucket to "mind the deer Richard")

                                                                 Mule deer

Had a slight panic as we got to the campsite, Roy went in to register, came out and dear Dodge would not start! Turned it off went to the toilet came back and she started - phew! Computer error he said, thank goodness I said.

AND FINALLY - WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HIT CAMP.........SWIM..........OR FIT DISC PADS?