I've seen good rates, great rates, low rates and  competitive rates before, but I think this is the first time I've seen " fair rates."

I wondered how often people confused the Ranch House with the Ranchotel.

I stopped at the Apple Shed for some tasty turnovers.

This mural on the side of the Apple Shed included the train and the windmills.

The Santa Fe Motel in downtown Tehachapi had a classic sign.

On Banducci Road west of Tehachapi, I climbed a ridge of mountains and came to this valley.

This panorama  shows a broader view of the valley. Warning: 261K. For an even larger version, click here (527K).

This is a typically curvy and hilly section of Banducci Road.