Modesto Sightems

Burnt End - Modesto  2018

Redeemer - Modesto  2018

A few quick photos taken in Modesto, then Mike was on his way home.

Chain Link Fence - Modesto  2018

Modesto

Modesto Sign - Modesto  2018

After quite a bit of driving back and forth in Yosemite (see yesterday's post: the highway through El Portal was unexpectedly closed, even though the sign up at Crane Flat said it was open) Mike was glad that he had had Hali make a Best Western reservation for him in Modesto. Yes, he could have ground out the remaining miles to Fairfax, but he thought best not to, all things considered.

Monday Cow Blogging

Cows, Sierra Nevada  2011

. . . near Crowley Lake, in the Eastern Sierra. Taken during Mike's hurried journey from Tom's Place to Modesto.

Kaiser Hospital

Kaiser Hospital, Modesto  2011

By the time Mike got to the imposing Kaiser Hospital in Modesto, he was pretty wiped out. But, Hali seemed to be doing OK!

She had had an operation to repair her broken hip, during which an intriguing-looking titanium rod was implanted. (No cast, which Mike was relieved to discover.) The main issue was trying to figure out how to manage the trip home, given the large amount of camping equipment in the not-large Infiniti. In the end it worked out OK with all the equipment crammed into the trunk and the front seat with Hali sitting in the back.

Oh yes, Mike stayed at a motel that night and slept quite soundly. For dinner, he was surprised to find himself eating Meal #3 at the Modesto In-N-Out Burger on Pelandale Avenue.

Drive to Modesto

Cinnamon Roll, Coffee, Sierra Nevada  2011

Mike left Tom's Place early, stopped at the June Lake Loop intersection to buy a cinnamon roll and coffee. Took his purchases to the Mono Lake viewpoint for breakfast.

Thence over Tioga Pass, through Yosemite to Oakdale. At Oakdale, instead of turning right as usual, he continued straight to Modesto and the new Kaiser Hospital there.

Modesto In-N-Out Burger

In -N-Out Counter, Modesto  2011

In-N-Out Meal, Modesto  2011

Recently Mike was surprised to find himself eating Meal #3 at the Modesto In-N-Out Burger on Pelandale Avenue.

Sure, it was OK. But Mike somehow remains immune to the In-N-Out fever.