The journey begins. Drinking Hamm's in a Microtel Inns and Suites (not as small as it sounds) in Lodi, California. We got started a little late this morning, packing and getting last minute things together, replacing headlights, eating Glenwood eggs benedict, etc. Got to see Mount Shasta at sunset, play hacky sack in a few random rest stops and gas stations, and get some extremely tasty bbq at Fatboy's in Redding, thanks to Leland's suggestion. It was a really nice drive, it's good to be back on the road (Willie Nelson enters with guitar). M.A.R.V. handles like a dream. For those who don't know, M.A.R.V. is the new name of the former, less-awesomly-named Orca, a University vehicle and our wheeled companion for the next two months. M.A.R.V. is actually an acronym, which over many evolutions in the past few days now stands for Mexican All-Terrain Research Vehicle. It is a white 98 Chevy Suburban and is extremely full of things right now.
Tomorrow we head for Burrego Springs, in southern Cali. We will set camp there for tomorrow night, and spend Monday field tripping around southern cali, looking at, thinking about, and talking about rocks. Monday night we will stay again in Burrego Springs and cross the border into Mexico the next morning, making our way through Sonora and into Kino Bay and the Prescott Field Station. Hide the fish tacos!
In other news, I noticed I now have followers! I was under the impression that no one was reading this, like I was just throwing words into space. I feel like I have to be more eloquent now. Just kidding! fart fart fart.
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