We set back out on the road again north through southern California. You can see the progression of taller vegetation as we get closer to the agricultural area of the state:
That night we stayed in a comfortable hotel in Tulare, CA. When we woke up the next day, the dog had crawled into bed with us. I was greeted with doggy kisses! That sealed it. She started out on the floor every night but by morning was in bed with us.