Heading down 395

We enjoyed our visit with Mom and Jay! Jay's girls and family are very nice. The Fresno area has changed alot. We visited Joy Luck for my favorite Chinese food and In and Out for Ken's favorite burgers. We loved seeing Daddy Philip and Phil Jon's family, this is the Sanchez family that I spent much of my childhood with. We went to Clovis street fest, ran into my Aunt Marianne at the history museum and discovered a new favorite beer by Hanger 24, Orange wheat. Jay's family cabin in Bass Lake was the topic of conversation as it was barely spared by the Courtney fire. We went up to see if we could get through. It was several days before Mom and Jay were allowed to be escorted in. They we lucky with no major damage and since we left have been busy cleaning up the outside area.
On to Sparks, NV to visit with my Aunt Liz. We had fun catching up and gave Ken the chance to meet her. She is very sick at this time and we bless her and wish her God speed.
On our way South on 395 we encountered a storm front with heavy winds. We had to make a emergency stop that ended with a boondock overnight. The winds were so strong that the awning was being blown from the side of the RV and launching like a sail! We bundled up as it was cold and we did have some snow overnight.
We stayed at the Mammoth Lakes RV park for a couple of nights to prepare the RV for Convict Lake, as there aren't any hook ups. We enjoyed the area, some campfires with new friends, the Mammoth Brewery, and a wonderful birthday dinner at The Restaurant at Convict Lake. The Beef Wellington was great! We love the area so much that we have decided to stay a week. This will enable us to hike, fish, 4 wheeling in the Jeep with campfires every night. See photos of  our big trout catches!
Just a note should you need help or information while in Bishop,  CA stop by the Chamber of Commerce.  You will find Kristina Blum, she is an amazing young woman. Citizen of the year, Miss California contestant, and role model for young girls and anyone facing adversity.