Month: October 2022

Our day to explore Lake Havasu and London Bridge. Thanks to Shelly for telling us to stop in here, we had no idea!

As seen on the Island Trail, PWC Capital

We’re about 1/2h walk to the bridge.

Why is the London Bridge here? Here’s the interesting story

Locks, locks, locks!! Lover’s Locks: Lovers buy a lock, write their names on it, throw the key in the channel. This means, we will stay together forever!

Wonder how many are still together

The Village beneath the bridge

The current happy, Defender of London Bridge

Bun & a brew time

If we had such a sign it would read!

Today’s delay was the engine error OC55, we’ve been getting. Turns out it’s the engine speed sensor. That replacement caused today’s delay.

So nice to be on our way…

From the time we arrived…

To the time we were connected…

Back in the parking garage cool, empty spots lights show as green, parked as red

Off to dinner

Dinner done we head to our favourite casino, Casino Royale (just learned it is a Best Western, never stayed here just played). Last time we were here in 2019 we won $500. Please don’t let us down

Yahoo! Still our favourite casino!! Helps offset our hotel bills. Sadly the resort doesn’t offer a credit for our 2 no-show nights.

The Islander Resort..

Taking a rest day, quick drive to Safeway for a few essentials then a walk around the park

End of the day, love the hot tub

Today’s drive from Moapa to Lake Havesu is about 3-1/2h, circle check done, head down the street to hook up Bob. Off we go…

Not so FAST… Allan abruptly pulls over saying we’re too hot! The serpentine belt is no longer in one piece, there it is on the ground and fluid is leaking.

First time we had to use our triangles. Allan suited up, with his, free to him from 407 ETR when we got their transponder. At least we are safely off the road.

RECAP of the day

A Winnebago/FB friend, Scott, helped us through many challenges today with his insight. On we go..

606p: (approx 1-1/2 to hook up) we are on our way

933p: Booked a room at Luxor, Las Vegas. We stayed there after we married almost 28 years ago. It was a little nicer then but the food was good

A stressful day comes to an end! Goodnight all!

Sending big love to our DIL!

The very wavy, bumpy road in to Valley of Fire State Park

Day trips, we did the 1/2 day. Stay tuned here comes the pictorial portion

Well deserved “REWARDS” This trail was certainly not easy!

Yes, I took tons of photos, these are the ones I kept

If you are in the area, Valley of Fire State Park is a must see!! Mother Nature is truly magnificent!!

Super happpy we didn’t think Bailey should be with us!

Wendover was good, the KOA was OK, (a gravel parking lot) but boy that wind. When we left at 915a it was -2c. Certainly time to move further south.

We see a few snowy vehicles, don’t want to head where they came from! Keep the snow on the mountains where it looks pretty

We have seen several herds of wild horses. So difficult to get a photo. These are the best I could get. The dark spots are the horses

More snow. The plan was not to see any snow!!

Within a few miles, no more snow. Yahoo!!

Rocky!! We wave to Class A’s, this couple waved back. We have more success waving at Class A’s than Jeeps

The drive in

Whoops just a little bit turtled, fun after a day of driving. Just a little bit scary as I hate to unhook on a hill. While I was securing another place to park Allan had freed Bailey. This BW is on a hill, just happy it isn’t a busy street. Not a repeat for us! A 5ers made it in easily

Our new spot

This is their plan b when you can’t make the dip

My view!

These 2 days have been rather challenging. The wind is relentless with gusts over 60k, the awning toppers are going nuts. I’ve had my fill. I’m hoping the drive tomorrow will take us to better conditions. Also hoping the toppers are still in one piece and that we’ll be able to retract the slides.

This is where Nevada meets Utah. Allan is standing on the border, hanging on to his hat. Oh the wind!! Nevada to the left, Utah the right.

The sky did clear up for a bit, but not the wind. The snow on these mountains was not there when we arrived.

This is where the world land speed was set on October 23, 1970… 630.389mph/1014.52km/h.

Click here to see other super fast times, schroll down on the page.

Salt flats as far as the eye can see

Bob says “Take me on the flats and I’ll offer you rewards!” Who can resist. We’re off!

“Reward ” time, though we really don’t deserve it yet today at barely 4k steps

Next stop, car wash to remove all the salt

Main St time, notice he not only carries a gun but smokes?

The walk down the main street shows us the largest liquor store we’ve seen. Stay tuned on what we return with Bob to buy!

Off to Peppermill Casino. Smoking is permitted, won’t be here long it’s a little smelly. Gambled 20 quit at $34.64 didn’t quite make up Allan’s losses.

Alan & Vickie’s”Rancho” Boondockers Welcome was a fabulous stop. It was super easy in & out. They even have hookups if you want to use them, we didn’t. We used the opportunity to exercise our generator. This is a definate repeat spot.

Wake up to…

Alan & Vickie then suprised us with this Idaho gift bag. So sweet of them!

We had decided yesterday to give A&V a bottle of BC wine. We still did but wished we would have beaten them to the gift exchange. Feeling like we did way better, the goody bag even has a potato shaped soap 🙂

We went for a walk and saw these birds. Not sure what the fluffy ducks are really, the others are turkeys.

On the road again, notice Bailey’ reflection in the 5ers window?

Our first rest stop

Home for the next few days

No other photos, Bailey is so embarrassed about her dirty windshield

Flies, OMG the flies are crazy here! Not sure what’s up with that but the swatter is working overtime!