We didn’t go as far as thought we would….

 

Our Location:

Missouri Welcome Center, Missouri

Our day started with a very crisp nip in the air and frost on most things. By 8 amCDT we were frost free and wheels rolling after a quick sip at Murphys for the Big Dog.

Our first stop of the day.

We rolled along and not once did we have to stop for any construction, slow downs in speed limits, narrow lanes, single lanes, but always moving at nothing less than 45 mph/75klm. We stopped often and enjoyed the slower pace. 

The leaves look rusty here.

Our first glimpse of Rend Lake

We had plans to stop at the Arkansas Welcome Center tonight but when this one appeared we veered right and are truly happy with our choice.This is a massive lot, tons of space, big dumpsters and lots of cans.  We are parked against the curb with our slide open toward the curb. We have our panels out, charging the battery but they aren’t visible from the lot. We sit here with the door open enjoying the 75f/24c temps with a slight breeze. It is a good life.

You can park here overnight.

And it is away from the trucks and noise.

Come past the nose of the delivery truck veer toward where I’m standing and you will see the view in the above photos.

For our own reminder and perhaps knowledge for anyone on this route we are marking Rend Lake rest stop the premium stop in our future SOUTHWARD journey.  DO NOT enter the truck, rv parking, instead use the car parking entrance, DO NOT PARK THERE but go thru, past the welcome building, veer to the right and keep going. At the lake side you can park overnight, but not on the grass. There is a circle drive so no issues turning around. We asked in the WC and were told parking back there is permitted but not on the grass.

We crossed the Mississippi River today.

We entered the state of Missouri 

And we are still in Missouri tonight at her Welcome Center.

Tomorrow will be a long day, we both agreed but the two after will be short. I think I could get used to this way of travelling.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time…..

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

And we’re off……..

 

Our Location:

Olympia Village Rv Park, Flamborough, Ontario

We woke in the dark, finished a few last minute things, hooked up and had the wheels rolling at 7:51 AM. Heavy dew turned to fog as the sun started the day, not thick but very obvious. A 5 minute stop at brother Rick’s house (dad, and others there) hugs, see you laters, left the Cabin keys behind and at 8:03 am we pulled out.

It was a very good day, our only issue was a fuse before we even left our spot this morning. Too far on the first day though, 8 - 4, with only a few stops. However we arrived here safely and will be here a couple of days. 

Super moon…..

Made some super fog……

Which the sun tirelessly burned off…

It did take a while though…..

Just an interesting piece of information, we pulled out at 8:03 but didn't  actually begin heading south until 10:17 am. We must travel north and east for a couple of hours before we begin actually going south. We are thinking of taking the ferry next year, but we shall see.

Pulling out…

In the Espanola hills…

Close to Sudbury, about 25 minutes before we actually head south.

The weather is sunny and fabulously warm here, 70 F/21 C. We are talking about shorts.  We can hardly wait! 

Of course I called Dad when we were settled.

Thanks for stopping by, until next time…….

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

We have changed a time zone…

 

Our Location:

Lordsburg Welcome Centre, New Mexico

Our time at Road Runner BLM is now behind us. We spent a little quiet time there, leaving home only once or twice. Once we joined   Doug, Bill and Patsy at the Outback for pizza and a last visit for this adventure! We also waited at RV Lifestyles for an inside connection for our heater and a couple of little things.

Riley, Doug, Patsy and Bill at the Outback, Q, AZ

The Cholla are everywhere, as are the Saguaros.

The views get better and better.

The weather was interesting, windy, cool, warm, sunny, overcast. It was a very mixed bag. We enjoyed our time there and look forward to returning next year.

This morning , April 2, we were sitting at the Quail Run RV dump with 15 mins to go before opening at 8 am. From there we headed out, catching I-10 EAST as we start the wheels seriously turning homeward.

The roads were okay, pot holes, rough pavement, grooves, ripples, the standard stuff. We hit the road by 8:30 am, stopped twice and had a major slowdown for about 45 minutes, we drove farther than expected and were off the road at 4:30 MST, but 5:30MDT. Yes, Arizona stays on standard and New Mexico moves to daylight savings.

Just for those that wish to know, we travelled 408 miles/657 klm, approx 8 hours, at approximately 60 mph/96 klm, and we used approximately 30 gallons/113 litres. Our fill up today was the cheapest anywhere, $3.69 gallon. I’m not good at math but I think about 14 mpg, towing with a strong head wind for about an hour. We did well! The cheap fuel was in Bowie, Az at the One 9. Use the front pumps, not the truckers, easy in and out. Outside island has two pumps but only one has diesel and gas.

Our original plan was to stop at Bowie for the night but we opted to head for the Gage Rest Area, NM, however according to information Riley found, it is temporarily closed, so we dropped into the Lordsburg Welcome Centre instead. We are tucked in for the night.

Dad is getting very high easterly winds, with rain, possibly turning to snow by morning. Temps are above freezing so maybe it will stay as rain.

Snow on that mountain top.

Happy birthday Aunt Eileen. A most wonderful lady, with a big heart, and a winning smile.

Thanks for stopping by. Todays pics were taken through a dirty window while hurtling down the rough roads, but you get the idea of what we witnessed out there.

Until next time….

Take care, stay safe.

Deb