July 13

 Hello Friends and Family,

I have not written much since I left Lee Vining--sad to leave--it was a home to me and I met wonderful people  and did special things. Then there was the beautiful but harrowing trip through Sonora Pass, then getting on the busy highway. I did not realize until Nan Goreth's (my sister-in-law) that I was wider than an ordinary car, and hit the garage post going in--no wonder these narrow winding roads are scary!

Then I had a great visit with Nan, just cooling out, and then a sweet visit with Jan, Ellen and Navi, including many walks with Navi and a trip to see a circus (acrobatics) play of the Secret Garden--it sounds impossible but was very good!

Then I returned to Nan's and had a delightful visit with Carl and Francesca, did laundry and restocked my larder--I use about a bag of ice every day and a half in my cooler.

Then on to Mt. Shasta and a friend of Jan's (Shushi) and I am there now, at last seeing Mt. Shasta town, and tomorrow more of the area. Shushi is the most skilled and talented person, and she is lovely as well. I feel honored to know her. We talk about the time we are in and a part of as floods, heat waves, and violence continue in our country and the world. 

We had a beautiful sunset to the west, and to the north is Mt. Shasta with its height and snows and the gardens are blooming and the veggies and fruits are happening--oh my!

I wish you could all be with me as I journey on my voyage. "Not everyone who is wandering is lost", but one of us gets lost frequently, but always finds herself again.

Hugs to you all,

Alia

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