4th Jan.

Surprised to see a hummingbird visiting a pine tree in the campgrounds.  Maybe for dew between the needles?  Seemed out of place - such a tiny marvel of  nature- amongst the monsterous RVs parked up on site.  Noticed one- a wagon front- with jeep and motorbike stored on it- and the back- a detachable mobile home with expandable sides- in total easily as big as a UK motorway lorry.

Over 45 miles today- including another 1000ft ascent over several ups and downs.  On the way to the top of a particularly steep section- up popped another cyclist- a local- who cycled with me up the last section.  He told me that this was indeed the hardest part- and it'd be comparatively easy after this.  What a relief- and good timing on the news!  Through a Mexican agricultural town- vast fields- and then down to Pismo Beach and many more RVs!