We're camped at Jenkinson Lake in the lower Sierras.  Our campsite is nestled among the pine trees with a  great lakeside view.  I write this as I lounge below the pines enjoying  guacamole and a beer.  

Today we put on our bike shorts and jerseys with the intention of riding through Apple Hill an area consisting of numerous apple orchards and roadside stands.  On the 10 mile drive to Apple Hill we came across a u-pick-um berry farm.  So of course we had to stop and pick blackberries.   After berry picking   we used a local map to guide us to the various "apple" attractions.   An apple bake shop and cider mill were at the top of our list of things to find.   At this point the bikes are still hanging from the rack and neither or us are showing any inclination to start riding.  

We continue in the car until we find  a bake shop and indulge in an award winning slice of apple pie.  Then it's on to find a cider mill.   We came across a stand where visitors can observe the apples being pressed into cider.   After 15 minutes at the cider mill we come away with the knowledge of how apple cider is made.  It's almost 3:00 p.m. and we declare it too late to start riding.  So it's back to camp for an afternoon at the lakeside.   Miles on the bike today   -0-   We're hoping to do more tomorrow.  

Berry Picking

Bill paring an apple on apple hill