Decided to long-cut on the way home. Got off the 15 at Baker; first stop was the China Ranch date farm, which had been recommended…had the shake, and brought back some bread. Next stop was Death Valley…made the climb to Dante’s View and took lots of pictures of the valley below. I suspect it’d literally be a cool place to be in the summer. Last stop was in Beatty for gas and grub before RTB. Got home just a few minutes ago. Sometimes you just have to drive. :)