We have arrived safely in California - it was a long journey with some delay to the flight then rush hour traffic in San Francisco. We tried out American radio on the journey up to Redding; some of the stations were definitely "interesting" to the English ear, I think our "favourite" song was on "Pig Radio" all about ice hockey (blood on the ice, fights, etc).

Faith gave us a very warm welcome to her lovely home, we chatted for a while then headed off to bed and managed a decent amount of sleep despite the time difference.

Kim and I awoke to sunshine and had breakfast outside overlooking the mountains of Lassen Volcanic Park - very beautiful. God is very good to us.

From the front of the house you get a view of Mount Shasta.

Nearby we have found a lovely path to walk (or jog!) along by theside of the Sacramento River.

Faith gave us a tour of Redding and in the evening we had a lovely meal at Nello's restaurant with Faith and Dawna & Steve De Silva.