(Kettleman City, CA): Desolate, bleak, sad - we got in late, office closed so we spent too much time trying to figure out which space was moderately level and also had working hook-ups. We were able to miss any snakes but the gopher holes everywhere were a bit disconcerting.
From here to LA, straight down to the part of 5 that is called the Grape Vine. Very steep and curvy around Santa Clarita. Motorists advised to turn air conditioners off - Boots loved that part.