The roads were in better condition thanks to the CalTrans crews.
On our way to the lake, a small pickup truck in front of us spun out on the slick road and wound up on the side of the road facing in the opposite direction. Luckily the plowed snow stopped their advance. They were in no danger.
I stop to slow down and check to see if driver and passenger were okay. They were smiling. As we proceeded, I noticed in my rearview mirror that they headed back the way they came. Guess enough was enough.
The drive to the lake was awesome. Picture postcard perfect.
We make it to The Pines Resort and Ducey's around 2:00 p.m. We were hoping to grab a small lunch to eat but the establishment was closed and would not open until 4:00 p.m.
We decided to go to the Pines Market and my mother grabs a sandwich and a soda.
We travel through the residential area on the north side of the lake. There are some remarkable looking houses in this area.
We decide to go to travel on the south side of the lake. The water level is extremely low. We stop to take a couple of pictures at the Way of the Mono trailhead.
Pam wanted to go to North Fork, but with the road conditions being icy in some parts and not knowing the condition of the roads to North Fork, we thought best to end our trip and head back to Oakhurst via Road 426.
Later in the evening, the family hooked up for dinner at Oka in Oakhurst for my mother's final night here.
