How many miles?

Today was a long, long, extra long driving day.  There was a little miscalculation in the number of miles to be driven today.  We were only supposed to drive 203 miles but by the time we reached Mount Shasta we had traveled over 268 miles and everyone was tired.  Guess Kathe's smart phone isn't all that smart.

As we left the Sacramento Delta the scenery changed from boat slips and corn fields to vineyards and nut orchards.  Another 50 miles and we were in the middle of miles and miles of rice paddies, then back to the fruit and nut orchards.  Further along  the I-5 we saw rolling golden meadows dotted with oak trees.  Things changed again and we passed more nut and olive orchards before reaching Lake Shasta and the tall spruce and fir trees of the Shasta Trinity National Forest.  Early to bed for all!

  

You call this a vacation!

All we did today was sit in the lounge chairs in the shade and hang out at the pool. 
There are no squirrels, no rabbits, and hardly any birds to chase.  It's just too darn hot!  No self respecting wildlife would venture out when it's 105 degrees in the shade.  Here is a picture of me watching the only 2 birds dumb enough to be out in this heat besides Kathe and Jim.

Tonight the wind has come up and the temperature has dropped 20 degrees so we should have good sleeping weather.

Tomorrow we will be headed to Mount Shasta and another adventure.

A short/long drive

It was a short drive today, only about 100 miles continuing up the I-5 to the Sacramento Delta.  The scenery alternated between barren dried grasslands and green fields of corn and fruit and nut orchards.  Where the water flows food grows.

We arrived at the Delta KOA the hard way, listening to the new GPS we drove about 10 more miles that necessary, but we eventually arrived in spite of that annoying lady.  Our campsite is under the trees and close to the water but it is really hot, over 100 degrees today.  I'm staying inside with the air conditioning on full blast!

They went exploring this afternoon to the town of Isleton.  It is a National Historic site and there are many 19th century storefronts that reflect the Chinese influence of the Delta area.  Then they came back with ice cream on their breath.

Dinner tonight at the Spindrift restaurant for the $19.95 Surf and Turf special.  Hope they bring me back some "Turf"!

On The road again

Okay, so we really are on a motor home trip.  I was a little confused this morning with all the packing and unpacking, but when I got tossed into my crate and the engine started we were on the way. 

They drove over 250 miles today up the I-5.  It was so BUMPY I couldn't even take a nap.  We are stopped at a KOA in Santa Nella for the night and my teeth are still rattling.  The most exciting thing we saw today was a bunch of smelly cows at the Harris ranch.










Here is a picture of my new frienemies that live next to the campground!

Good night, sleep tight!

Something big is about to happen

Well, I think something big is about to happen!  The hallway is filled with boxes, the bikes are on top of the car, and my bed is missing.  This can only mean one thing!!! ROAD TRIP!!!

Hope they remembered to bring lots of treats and toys. 

I'll keep you posted.

Bye Bye for Now

I just found out that tonight is the last night of our trip.  We had a great time together, and it makes me sad to be going home to boring old Los Angeles.  Now it means that I will have to find all of my excitement on the other side of the doggie door.

We have been here at Pismo Beach the past three nights.  Except for the thunder, lightning, fireworks and freight trains, this RV Park is okay.  It was fun to see my friends Muzzy, Quinsy, Layla, Maisie, and Murphy again and the people on the end of their strings, but there really wasn't much to do here.
Last night we sat around the campfire, but it was so cold I had to wear a fleece jacket on top of my fur coat.

Kathe and Jim go out to eat clam chowder, fish and chips, or crab sandwiches for lunch every day. Then they meet their motor homies for dinner and games at night.  Kathe walks me around and around in circles because there is no dog park here.

Tonight they are going to McClintock's for dinner and then to the Melodrama Theatre.  I heard there might be steak involved in this outing and I'm hoping for a doggie bag.

Well, my friends, this certainly has been an amazing 50 days on the road.  We have seen and done so many things, I can't wait for the next trip!  I vote for Alaska, I hear the place is full of squirrels and birds.  Bye Bye for now,

Annie

Wine Country

I didn't work on my blog yesterday because once we arrived at the Wine Country RV Resort in Paso Robles, every one got LAZY!  I spent a little time in the dog park before taking a nice long nap in the air conditioned coach.  It's really hot here during the day but it cools down at night.  Jim and Kathe went to the pool and did five loads of wash at the same time.  The pool is right next to the laundry room so that worked out just fine.

Today we all got hair cuts.  I went to the groomer and even though Kathe told the lady NOT to cut my hair, all the hair on my tail has disappeared. I'm clean and fluffy in all the right places, so I guess I shouldn't complain.  Jim had his hair cut by a tattooed lady and it's short and very conservative.  The lady that cut Kathe's hair did a good job, but it is really short.  Oh well, I guess it will all grow back.

While I was at the groomer Kathe and Jim went tasting at Eagle Castle, J. Lohr, and La Vinge Wineries.   Of course they had to buy some more wine as all the wine that they brought with them on this trip is gone and the trip isn't over yet.

Tomorrow we leave for Pismo Beach to meet up with about 55 members of our RV Club for a four day rally before we really have to head back home.  It's been a really fun trip...let's start planning the next one.