Moving posts to Facebook

After using Blogger for some time, I've decided it's really too clunky to maintain. Since I'm not really in the mood to learn how to use other blogging platforms, I've decided to move the posts to Facebook instead, at https://www.facebook.com/trippinmallets/.

I've made the Facebook page public, so even if you don't have a Facebook account and don't want to sign up for one, you can still browse the posts.

In the coming days while I still have good bandwidth at home, I'll try to catch up all the posts since then on the new Facebook page.

Hope this move will spur me to post regularly. :P

Unal Trail in the Sequoia National Forest

Since it was 100F in Bakersfield (so we barely wanted to move) and even in the mountains it was forecasted to be 85F, we decided to hike a shorter/ easier trail. Thus, Vince picked Unal Trail in the Sequoia National Forest. Turns out 85F with shade is actually a super pleasant hiking temperature. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery, and, as a bonus, we didn't see anyone else on the trail, so it was super quiet with just the sound of nature and our walking. Also, it didn't have any poison oak! What else can you ask for, right? 😁

I was trying to look like a bear but Vince said he didn't get that... 😝

After we finished the hike, we decided to explore this little road right next to the trail head, and we came upon a clearing, so we decided to take a little nap!

On our way home we drove next to the Kern River much of the way. It was sometimes raging, sometimes babbling, very pretty.

Mega Catchup Part 4--Misc.

(See Mega Catchup Intro)

Solvang, a Danish-looking town close to Santa Barbara:

Balboa Park in San Diego:

The Spreckels Organ, the world's largest pipe organ in a fully outdoor venue.

Their famous botanical garden.

Their cannibals exhibit was quite eye-opening.

San Diego Old Town:

USS Midway:

San Diego Zoo: