Day 2- Clear Lake, CA

 On Sunday, we traveled on a smaller highway (US 20). We enjoyed seeing farm lands and buying yummy goods at the fruit stand. Papa bought a very delicious watermelon for just $2. In California, they have Bens instead of Johns. We also got some rice to bring home. On our way, we passed many paddy fields (flooded parcels of land used for growing rice) and were also able to see the farmers harvesting the rice (check out CA rice farmers info: www.calrice.org/enviroment/How+Rice+Grows.htm ). We landed at Clear Lake State Park and decided to camp for the night. The lake is the largest natural lake in California. To get there, we had to take the Soda Bay drive. It is called Soda Bay because there is carbonation at the bottom of the lake which causes bubbles to come up to the surface. On our drive, we saw wild turkey and deer. At night, Nana slept in the car. Papa and I slept in our tent under the stars and listened to the crickets & night creatures. The park had many boardwalks, bridges, and paths along the lake and around the Kelsey Creek. Papa and I enjoyed a morning walk before Nana woke up. We saw squirrels, quails, and chipmunks. It was a pleasant day and an opportunity to enjoy God`s wonderful creation.