Thursday afternoon we “landed” in Buttonwillow, CA, near Bakersfield. (We had to stop there just because the name is so cute!) We had an 8:00am start from Indio and decided to find a room at about 1:00 so we could spend some time with Sitka outside of the truck and kick back at our Super 8 Motel. It had wireless, but only in the lobby…and actually Mike was happy to know that I wouldn’t be using my laptop all afternoon and evening!
One thing we really missed in Mexico was fast food American style – not that we eat a lot of fast food, but every now and then we’d get a hankerin’ for a Burger King veggie burger or Taco Bell tacos or pizza with cheddar cheese. So Mike got tacos and I had a cheese pizza and salad. Simple comfort food…and as long as we were being indulgent we skipped the spa and just watched some TV, read US Today, and hit the hay early. (But I must admit we turned the HEAT on in our room because it was chilly! HA After that hot and humid summer in Guaymas I never thought I’d actually turn a thermostat UP again.)
We slept so well that we were up and on the road today by 6:15 this morning!! And I’m happy to report that our trip has been somewhat uneventful. No drama so far…the truck is running like a dream (we hit 194,000 miles today,) I am able to maneuver the trailer as needed, and Mike has not asked me to quit singing as we listen to oldies on the radio. Knock on wood…
This afternoon we are in Willows, CA at another Super 8. Mike is outside “checking out the property” and Sitka is right next to me sleeping. As of today, it looks like we’ll be in Salem early on Sunday. Which, by the way, we just learned is Super Bowl Sunday! Who the heck is playing anyway?!
It’s funny…we entered the US on Inauguration Day and arrive at our new home on Super Bowl Sunday…2 of the biggest events in the US this year…we can’t wait to pull up to Betty and Ron’s!
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Closer and closer. See you soon.
Si si!
heck, i didn't know that sunday is the super bowl either, and i've been living here all along. i asked steve just recently what the time distance is from seattle to salem, he said about 4 hours so that means 5 from lake stevens. then from salem to coquille it will be another 3 1/2. before you know it, i'll be down there visiting you guys-in just a little over 2 months actually and you know how time flies. glad your trip continues to go so well.
have a great weekend!
teresa
Glad your trip is going well. Enjoy it.
Buttonwillow was where we stopped on our first trip down in 2006! Cute name, homely little town. Looks like you had no problem skirting the LA mess. Hope you find some good Italian food soon. Or Chinese! And then Sunday, HOME!
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