We left Grants Pass Oregon on Friday after finally receiving our mail Thursday afternoon. We headed south on I 5..back into California. I have planned this trip in 300 mile segments per day. That's in a perfect world - (60 mph, no stops, mountain passes or trouble) So far we are pretty much on schedule. Friday night we stayed at Dunnigan CA in a nice park. Very safe and clean. It was an easy descent and enjoyed the trip back through the San Juaquin valley, where a variety of crops are grown, from rice & wheat to mandarin oranges and olives. We headed east on I 80 at Sacremento and headed up the mountain where we crossed over at the Donner Pass. This by far was the worst road we have ever traveled and had lots of dangerous places due to road construction. Some of the shoulders were cut away and non existant! I found out that the brakes don't work on my sideof the coach! Coming back down, we stopped at Winnemucca Nevada and had a real nice stay in a park with very clean facilities, lots of staff and they went out of their way to welcome us. We were also able to use our Passport Discount so the total bill was only $16.00! A very welcome change. Unfortunately when you travel like this, at the end of the day's journey, there's always chores to be down when the coach is set, like washing the bugs off the whole front, and then the every day stuff, laundry and food prep. I have to save a little time for mail and business and also planning for the following day!
Sunday we had smaller mountains and the roads were better going through Reno and through Nevada. We had a really easy short 232 miles to West Wendover Nevada. We stayed at the only campground in town, a very high priced KOA. $46.00 We never use all their facilities and they are over $40 a night for a 50 amp Full Hook Up!You'd think they were a 5 star hotel and they don't accept any discounts but a KOA card, which I don't have....we don't like to stay in them unless we have to. I had to find a grocery store and pick up a couple of things as I planned to cook on Monday. That night, however, we decided to go to a Casino for the Buffet Supper and we went to the Rainbow Casino right across the street, and had dinner in their Rain Forest! Was good food and after the meal we thought we'd find some fun penny machines and try our luck. Well, I turned a $20 into a $50 and DH turned $40 into 100. I had the good sense of saying "I'm tired and lets go!!!" So the campground, supper and part of the groceries were paid for! Thank you West Wendover! We have been getting up at 6 a.m and getting on the road by 8. Today, (Monday)we traveled 307 miles and arrived here in Rock Springs WY. about 2:30. We really haven't been messing around like usual, and only stopping when the fur kids need a walk or we need a little break. We drove clear through Utah today, and ofcourse the worst traffic being in Salt Lake City. One incident with a semi coming into our lane. You never can let your guard down for a minute on these freeways with all the trucks. They are all in such a hurry, it's a wonder there's not more fatal wrecks. It's pretty crazy. I only had to threaten DH once today for nodding off...while I was reading the map. He was punished for a half hour by pounding loud Hellanova music and mskay drumming with the flyswatter! That'll wake him up every time! haha We did stop at Little America this afternoon by Green River WY. and topped off Betsy's tank. They have famous 50 cent swirl ice cream cones and we had to get one of those too ofcourse! Today the mileage was about 10 mpg. Not bad with this big rig! It has been worse, but DH has finally decided that 55 - 60 mph gets the best mileage. Upon arrival today, I grabbed up all of the throw rugs in here and headed to the laundry. I tipped over my coffee this morning reaching for the map, so had to work on cleaning that up too. Took a long hot shower and traded a couple of books at the book exchange. I made a hash brown casserole, california blend veggies and BBQ Chicken Sammies for supper. Tomorrow will be an easy day once again. Lots better traveling, light traffic and easy hills. Only about 257 miles tomorrow into Cheyenne. Should be a cake walk. Hopefully will be an uneventful day and I'll have some "free" time tomorrow!
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