Day 5.- Monday, October 3

Today started off chilly at 41 degrees and didn't get a lot warmer as we drove across Utah and Nevada. 

Saw this wildlife right next to our camper. 

We left a little early because the people beside us told there was a storm coming on the pass we were going to go through to get to Utah. AND they were right. 

Luckily we drove through with no problems, just slow going. 

Skies still cloudy but mountains were still beautiful. 

Came into Utah and the skies were still ominous. 

Next was Salt Lake. Really enjoyed seeing the salt lakes with the mountains in the background. Notice we now have blue skies now. Much better. 

Don't know what this is but it was unique and worthy of a photo. 

Just when we were almost out of Utah, we stopped at this unusual rest stop and Lenny and I were able to put our feet in the salt lake. Of course we had to wash off my shoes and Lenny's feet. He wanted to go out further. What a nut for water. 

Reuben said "are you guys crazy, it's cold out here. 

On to Nevada, we went through a short tunnel. 

Then we came to this little town of Wells. Not much there but there was a small museum about the California trail. 

Finally made it to our resting place for tonight - Frontier RV Park (and Casino). 

Tomorrow we hope to make it to California. We've made it this far in our tiny home on wheels!  

Day 4. - Sunday

Started out from our campground in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and headed for Laramie. The sun was just starting to come up. 

The prairie was pretty flat for awhile. 

Then a few rolling hills and rocks nearer Laramie. 

Lenny and Reuben decided to play a little in the prairie grass when we stopped at a visitor center. 

Decided to veer off from I-80 for a bit to the Snowy Mountain Scenic Byway. Was a great idea. Our pictures should tell the story better. 

Can you tell those are Aspen trees that are yellow. Not quite the color foliage we are used to seeing but with the blue skies to set them off, it was beautiful. 

This was the town of Centennial at the foot of the Snowy Mountains. Stopped and had cider and hot chocolate. 

Driving toward Snowy Mountain and yes that's snow. 

Stopped for a photo opp at Libby Flat overlook. 

Out of the snowy mountains and into the Red Desert. Temps weren't as hot as they were the last time we drove our motorcycles across. 

Ended up in Evanston, Wyoming on the western border. It rained a little and the sun was shining, so we got a rainbow. 

Tomorrow we'll try to get across Utah. 

Day 3 - Saturday, Oct 1

There was a nice paved trail around Walnut Lake so we had a short hike after breakfast. 

This is called the Wagonwheel Bridge built in 1930s. 

Back on the road again with blue skies and warmer temps. 

Stopped at the North Platte River Road Archway. We were able to walk the dogs on the trail. Along the trail, we saw a replica of a sod mound house and a 12 x 12 sod house (the first tiny house. 

Inside the sod house. 

Then it was on the road again till we reached our campground in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Much more to see today. 

The bluffs close to Wyoming state line. 

And the beautiful skies. It's much warmer here in Wyoming. Had to run our fan for a little bit to cool the camper. 

Day 2 - Friday September 30

Today's travels across Indiana, Illinoiis and Iowa were pretty uneventful, which is a good thing but a little boring. We are listening to a good audiobook by Davud Baldacci, so that helps, but puts the boys to sleep. Drove through more rain. It's chilly and damp. 

Yes, Erin, those are two of your boxes behind Reuben. Our truck will be empty when we get to California!  

The town of Indianapolis as we drove by on the bypass around. Told you this would be boring. 

Instead of taking pics of dried cornfields, I decided to take one of a grain elevator we saw...and many more. 

Windy country, so windmills make sense. 

They are awake and hoping for a rest stop soon. 

Crossing over the mighty Mississippi (have always loved spelling that word). 

Because of the 1 hr time change, Bill decided to drive longer ... Not a good idea on a Friday night. Campgrounds were filled up. I finally found one in Omaha with 2 sites left but it was a first-come first-serve campground, Walnut Lake campground. I explained that we were coming from PA and I was cranky so the owner said he'd put my name  on one since we were traveling so far. Unfortunately, it was dark when we finally found the place (things were getting testy!). It was hard to see to back the camper into our spot. I'm sure we were the entertainment for those around us. We unhooked, took a short walk around the campground and then I had my wine. Life is looking a lot better. 

Tomorrow we'll be traveling through Nebraska and part of Wyoming. Hopefully more to see.