Today is Day Three of our fourth road trip of 2016 and all systems are optimum; weather is gorgeous, vehicles running well, camp spots excellent . . .
We left home Tuesday morning about 10:00 a.m. (MDT) and arrived in Verdi, Nevada (Boomtown KOA) that evening at about 7:00 p.m. (PDT). Here is a few photos of the Nevada scenery for your viewing pleasure:
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| The iconic landmark on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Metaphor: Tree of Utah (or Tree of Life), 30 miles east of Wendover. More information here. |
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| Silver Island Mountains, Wendover, Utah/Nevada. Reflecting in the water on the Salt Flats. |
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| Silver Island Mountains. Couldn't resist the perfect reflection. |
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Stateline - on the fly!
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| Pulling into Sparks/Reno, Nevada. Sunset over the Sierras. |
I would have taken more photos but by the time we got to the
Boomtown KOA it had gotten dark, we were hungry, and we just wanted to set up the motor home and get to bed. We unhooked the car and drove over to the casino and had a truly awesome burger and shake at Mel's Diner (the original Mel's having been featured in the film
American Graffiti). Boomtown has been THE stateline casino since 1964 when it began as a truck stop and has grown into a 39,630 square foot gaming center and hotel. My dad thinks it used to be called Bill and Effie's and he is absolutely right! It looks like EBay has ashtrays from there!
Of course, Rango is traveling with us. Here is a photo of his lap dog tendencies:
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| I'm not so sure! |
I will be posting more either later tonight or tomorrow after we arrive in Virginia City, Nevada. Our plan is to leave You Bet Road, drive back over Donner Pass to Carson City and Virginia City, stay the night and then drive to Lee Vining, California and park the motor home. We then want to take a couple days driving and sightseeing Yosemite. We are taking advantage of good weather and a rare pocket of free time.
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