Some updated photos of the interior; there have been modest, but, needed changes.

Spent the afternoon visiting the small communities in and around Visalia, including, Exeter, Porterville, Three Rivers and a couple of others. Monday, seems to be organic fruit day; so, I picked up organic oranges, apples, limes, lemons, blackberries, and blueberries. Plus, a few basic cooking ingredients - garlic, shallots, ginger.

Tomorrow is veggie day; most farms harvest around dawn, and the produce is available by 9 am. I need some beets, celery, carrots, kale, lettuce, spinach, cauliflower and broccoli. If I can find some exotics, I'll grab some, too. Photo below is only a sample of what I picked up at prices that are unbelievably lower than the SF Bay area (and, all locally grown).

I have begun my journey south and east, as I head into retirement. Packed all my gear and essentials on Saturday, April 30th, and departed Rio Vista, California, Sunday morning, May 1st, to my first stop, Lemon Cove RV and Tiny Home Community. Lemon Cove is east of Visalia, California, about ten miles. Visalia is half-way between Fresno and Bakersfield. This community sits at the gateway of the Sequoia and King Canyon National Forests which feature massive sequoia trees, mountain views and endless hiking and backpacking opportunities. Lake Kaweah lies just east of Lemon Cove, and provides boating, kayaking, swimming and paddle boarding venues.  I'll provide photos of both in my next post. The Sierras are still snow-packed here. Temperatures in Lemon Cove are moderate, and there is always a light breeze. It is very quiet here!

I will spend at least the month of May here, before I head off to Prescott, Arizona, in an area known as the Granite Dells, a lush oasis in the middle of the northern Arizona high country. 

All packed and ready to go!

Sunday arrival, and nestled into my slot, with plenty of shade throughout the day. My entry faces East to maintain the excellent Fung Shui!!

A local builder, California Tiny Homes, delivered this tiny home on wheels two days before my arrival. I have not seen the interior, however, the craftsmanship appears to be excellent.

The Pod has a new symbol -- an octopus to match my two tattoos

My portable solar array with (3) 135 watt Dasol PV panels, (3) 110 Amp/Hr Firefly Oasis deep-cycle batteries (330 amp/hr total), 1500 Watts full sine-wave AC from Magnum MM-AE 1500 watt inverter/charger. Manufactured by Sol-Solutions, Santa Rosa, California

Recent photos of the Sacramento River that borders Rio Vista; serene views just steps from my tiny home.

A fellow tiny home owner recently had his home stolen from his property (and it has been safely found and returned). He has since added this lock to the tongue of his trailer. I followed suit, and the photo shows the coupler vault that ensures my tiny home cannot be stolen.