Not Minnesota

California is not Minnesota. This became incredible obvious as we drove up 101 from San Francisco. Annual grasslands, vineyards, alcohol in grocery stores, redwoods, small deer, oh and of course mountains. 

Home sweet home
I'm currently attempting to heat the lodge (not pictured) with a small wood burning stove. It's not working very well.

Current Temp: 11C
Mostly Sunny
Altitude 407m