The changing face of CA

Left Sacramento via the American River Bike path. The river is beautiful & clear. Along it there is a wide variety of wildlife- including mountain lions (which we didn't see), wild turkeys, quail, scrub jays, a small herron I need to look up, & yellowbilled magpie (which has incredible green tailfeathers).
The bike trail connects to others along the way. One went through UC Davis & another parallel to the 6 lane I-80 over the Yolo Causway. (there's also a Yolo County- hope it's named for someone VERY important)
River valley, metro/interstate, a bit of desert, & then acres of orchards near Winters CA with the Pleasants Ridge as a backdrop.
This afternoon Piri & her family surprised us with a quick visit on their way to their own CA vacation. A little later, Sharon's family arrived. After San Francisco, they continue on to the beach, Yosemite & Sequoias for another week.
Camping tonight at a county park along the Putah creek. (can't they come up with better names?) Here there be peacocks!