Well I made it safe and sound, all in one piece, and I have to tell you I'm feeling pretty good. I'm told that I'm at an elevation of approximately 8000 feet, which is considerably higher than I think I've ever been, or at least, in as far as I can remember. As I prepare for bed tonight, I feel a wonderful sensation, something of a high feeling. I suppose it's the high altitude, but I also believe it's the sure joy of just being in such a beautiful place, even though my arriving in darkness has prevented me from seeing it in it's visual glory.
I'm definitely going to have to adjust to the weather. It's pretty cold for me as I sit here, bundled up in wool socks, jeans and layered shirts, and shaking as uncontrollably as wet epileptic dog with a nose drip. Wonko picked me up at the airport in a t-shirt and jeans and has made fun of me for being a wimp to the cold. I've got 4 days, I'll get better.........I hope. I better get off to sleep though, got an early morning coming.

I leave you with a BIG "COLD" GOODNIGHT from Mammoth, California.