Late August brought a heat wave, and the California State Fair in Sacramento. Sara would wait until the next year to attend. She was just too busy, and the Delta offered way too many distracting activities to fit into her schedule.
California State FairHordes of kids ambled about, getting in last minute water skiing and river sports before school began. Wet bathing suits and stringy, dripping hair was the norm. So were calloused feet, from walking barefoot throughout the summer.
The rivers and streams remained glutted with watercraft. Skiers sometimes couldn"t make a good run without being knocked down by someone else"s wake. It was the height of the tourist season. Visitors and locals alike wore shorts and tees or as little as possible. Those who didn"t would stay mostly indoors. Sara t
