Day 5: Honestly who names a sidewalk??

Leaving the city of Tracy with hopefully accurate directions in my head, I was headed to Manteca. Not having a full service detailed map/directions, I had to memorize my route. After what felt like forever through the city and through a lot of corporations and farms, I was in the middle of No- Mans land. There is supposed to be a road that runs parallel with the expressway, I could not find it. There had to be a route to the city without going on the expressway! My directions said there was. After a mile, I turned around, I must have missed it. I did...but the road was barely paved and had a sign " not a through road" but I took it anyway. It eventually dead ended to someone's driveway that was gated. Now what...!!! There was nothing except for the cars whizzing by on the expressway. Then... Eureka!! There was a sidewalk that was overgrown with grass, barely visible. I was expecting a road, because there was a name attached to it (according to my directions). The sidewalk ran near the expressway for miles, then I was supposed to turn at a certain road... But it never came. Again, I had to turn around and look for this hidden road. I eventually called home for more specific directions getting more frustrated: where is this road? I stopped at a dead ended deserted park entrance. Then... Again there it was. Honestly!? Who names a sidewalk?? A mysterious sidewalk that ran between two expressways and a train AT THE SAME TIME ( but were divided by fences...so I felt safe). Eventually, I made it the city. Getting something to eat, I got a strange vibe from a few punks that looked at me. With this vibe and being night time in the city, I decided to sleep in a motel for the night. It was so hard leaving in the morning; a comfortable bed, a nice shower, Sportscenter to keep me updated on my teams, and Evan Almighty was on. My feet barking at me, my hip flexors sore, sun burn galore, arms hurting, an aching knee and blisters starting...BUT THE SHOW MUST GO ON!! I need to make it to Yosemite. Immediately I could feel the heat of the sun. I knee that it was going to be a hot one today. Beginning my quest, I never realized how many and different farms California had: strawberries, cherries, oranges, almonds?? Mind boggling. Making it to Escalon, I stopped for food and getting out of the heat. Then, back on the roads to Oakdale. The sun was still hot; I was forced to take off my shirt and put on shorter shorts. After going through more farms, I could vaguely make out the mountains in the distance! So exciting!! But the sun was still hot. I am sure that my backside is toasted, ears are about to fall off, and my face is already leathery. Going on my way, I noticed a lot of unusual names for roads... And eventually to Oakdale!! And... I noticed that they have a Chocolate Festival but in 7 days, almost. Even though I made it to Oakdale, I am planning to go for another couple hours. There are very few towns, restaurants, and gas stations until Yosemite, so I may not be able to update for awhile, but I will keep writing. Thank you so much for your support!
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16