Our last big activity in San Diego was to bike Balboa Park. We used diesel to get us close and then we used physical power of the bikes. We enjoyed biking through the park seeing the sites. This is a beautiful park next to the San Diego Zoo and there are numerous hiking and biking trails. There are beautiful buildings to see and you never know what awaits around each corner. 
One path led us through the middle of a lawn bowling area. Two gentlemen volunteered to teach us how to lawn bowl. The balls are not round, they are balanced on each side to make the ball curve and the object is to get close to the white ball where ever it is placed on the field. There is some real skill to knowing how to roll the ball -- gently, trying not to bruise the grass; releasing the ball to take advantage of the curvature; and being patient and subtle. The people who participate come each day and they have some real champions among them. What a great experience.
Sadly on Saturday, March 15, we pulled away from Santee RV Park in California and headed for Las Vegas. We stayed there through Monday and headed further north for home. Just before entering Nevada, there is a huge solar field. We parked the truck and biked about 6 miles to see it. It's operational but we couldn't get a tour.
Steve and Jackie had found a great bike trail in Vegas - Red Rock Canyon. It is about 16 miles round trip and you share the road with cars but everyone is going the same way. I did it! All the elevation changes and down hill slopes. We stopped and had a lunch break and enjoyed a few views of the canyon. It was great to be able to see this canyon from the seat of a bicycle. I love that electric bike! And, to all, yes, you get sore legs and lots of exercise.
Theron then wanted to go to Hoover Dam and bike the old railroad trail to the dam and then walk the new bridge. My legs were give out, but how could I stop. So another 7-8 miles of biking that afternoon. 
And then we called it a day and rested!
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