Onwards and Northwards – San Benito RV Resort, California

We're leaving San Benito RV and Camping Resort today and headed North again. We were spoiled by Sam's Family Spa in Desert Hot Springs so this campground had some big cons for me. The laundry facility was almost 1/2 mile from our site. Too far to lug bags of laundry, so we had to drive … Continue reading Onwards and Northwards – San Benito RV Resort, California

Monterey Bay Aquarium – California

We really enjoyed our flexible field trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium yesterday (thanks again to South Sutter Charter School)! Here is our trip in photos: Moon jellies! Just like in the book, "Night of the Moonjellies", by Mark Shasha. Too cool! 😎 What was the best part? Why? S (age 9): "The Sevengill shark. Because … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium – California

Minor Flooding

We had a bit of minor flooding in the RV on Friday afternoon. Yikes! Long story short, E replaced the water filter between the outdoor faucet and the hose going to the RV sinks. Then he turned on all the sinks (kitchen, 1/2 bath & master bath) to flush the filter. Someone (we don't know … Continue reading Minor Flooding

Pinnacles National Park – California

Yesterday we went to Pinnacles National Park for a Sabbath morning hike. Per the Ranger's suggestion, we hiked the Bear Gulch Cave loop (3 miles). There was water on the cave floor in some places and a small waterfall which sounded bigger than it looked. Talk about a hidden gem. It was amazing. I am … Continue reading Pinnacles National Park – California

Gilroy Gardens With Grandparents – Gilroy, California

Happy Easter! We took the kiddos and one set of g-parents to Gilroy Gardens for a flexible field trip today. We like this theme park for the wholesome atmosphere and little-kid friendly rides. There is nothing "scary" here and the rides are mild not thrill coasters. The park has a horticulture/agriculture theme with lots of … Continue reading Gilroy Gardens With Grandparents – Gilroy, California