Travelling with friends

We got home around noon on Sunday, but between emptying and cleaning the rv, putting everything away, and doing laundry, and then returning the rv on Monday, I have not had a chance to send this final trip blog. The last couple of days were a little less fast paced, we got to visit with friends at a cookout and on Saturday was the big dachshund picnic in Kent, OH, which we go to every other year. We got to see friends that I keep in contact with all year round online, but only see at these picnics. It was great fun, and got some more dachshund stuff (I know everyone,just what I need, more dachshund stuff!!). So here are our final pics, and I am so glad you all joined us on this trip.... read more

Hi We spent most of the afternoon touring the town, especially Mark Twain's home and things associated with him. He had a pretty rough childhood but family seemingly made all the difference. I found a quote of his that I didn't know: WHEN IN DOUBT, TELL THE TRUTH. Isn't that terrific? It is quite warm here along the Mississippi. People are fanning themselves left and right. Tomorrow we are off to Springfield to visit Lincoln's home. Hope you enjoy the photos. Dan and Eileen... read more

Hi We just got into Hannibal, Missouri after another very long ride through South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. We will stay here for a couple of nights and then be off to Springfield, Ill. to see Lincoln's home. Tomorrow we will go downtown to see Twain related sights. If you have a chance between 10 and 11:30 check the link below and see us on camera in front of the Mark Twain House. If you do see us pleaase click on the camera and email a copy to me at lomgtimecouple1970@yahoo.com http://earthcam.com/marktwain/. I hope you enjoy the photos. Once again, many are shot from the window of a fast moving vehicle while oseanthers are quite familiar to you. We also stayed at the Ingalls homestead and managed to get some good photos. Enjoy! Dan and Eileen ... read more

Hi If you have thought of driving across the upper part of California into and through the state of Nevada (desert, completely desert!) think again. Of all of the driving we have done, across the flat landscape of Tennessee and Arkansas, the desert of New Mexico and Arizona, the ride on Rte 80 East in my opinion, has to be the most harrowing experiences I have ever had. The only real relief we encountered was through the Donner Pass as the mountains and vista was incredible. But, after that, it was all downhill, until one comes to interminable flat, dry, a land devoid of civilization and multiply gas stations. It was most definetely a seller's market. I spoke to a young couple in a store that accompanied the station I found. They were buying among other ... read more

We rolled in to San Francisco after a really long ride from Pomona. On the way we stopped in Hollywood where Eileen was able to get the photos she wanted. Many of the photos are from the Graumin's Theater. The coast was really cloudy and the time was running short so we bypassed the 17 mile drive in order to get to the campsite. As it turned out, we were too late and the place was closed. Perhaps that is a good thing because it really didn't look like anywhere we would stay, given a choice. Of course we became concerned about where we might stay so Eileen began searching. She found this place called Candlestick, located across the parking lot from the stadium. It is very nice. From here, this morning, we will take a ... read more