Just back from a short letterboxing trip to southern California,
and have to say we really enjoyed those few days of glorious
warm sunshine before having to head back to the ice and snow
of New England! We only had enough time to visit a couple of
places, namely Pasadena, San Luis Obispo and Kernville, but
that was sufficient to give us a good sampling of what's out there
some very beautiful areas indeed! We particularly enjoyed
camping at Montaa de Oro near SLO, and visiting some of the
other local "haunts", but most of all, we loved getting to visit with
Don and Gwen on our side trip to Kernville. Not only have they
done a wonderful job covering the whole area with letterboxes,
but they cook some fantastic barbeque and tell some great
stories, too! (Ask them about "the groover!")

Anyone who possibly can, should really try to get to Kernville for
that gathering they're hosting next month. Wish we could be
there, too, but since we can't, maybe the few hitchers we left
behind can represent us "in spirit"!

The gathering is April 24th and details including the free
whitewater raft trip and Saturday night BBQ may be found at

http://www.letterboxing.info/events/2004-04-24_Kernville.php


Cheers and many thanks,

Wanda and Pete
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