Skiing at Sierra Summit

We went yesterday. However, due to my recent illness and subsequent loss of all muscle, I spent the day entertaining the little Finn down by the lodge while my wife skiied. Her face now resembles a tomato.

Lesson? Either use sunscreen or ski at night.

On the way up to the mountains, we passed through Madera county and parts nearby. Lovely country. Rolling hills. Lots of contented cows. We had to idle along at one point, as several horsemen where chivvying along a large herd of cattle straight down the middle of the road. The cattle were in no hurry. Perhaps they had premonitions of filet mignon dancing in their heads?

One surprising item was a large casino out in the middle of nowhere. Apparently, it is run by an Indian tribe, as that's the only way casinos get run in California. Chief Luigi Two-Feathers and his brothers Mario, Gino and Vinnie.