HEY, WHAT’S WITH THE EXTRA PASSANGERS

Well, we got off to an early start, which is our usual custom when leaving town.  After 550 miles we were far enough away from California to actually enjoy buying fuel.  At around $2.27 a gallon, travel becomes much more affordable.  After an overnight in Beaver, Utah, we continued at a much slower pace and climbed up the Wasatch Front to Payson Lakes.  The campground is very popular on the weekends with all the sites full, but on a Monday we had no problem snagging a spot.

PAYSON LAKE SUNRISE

Our first evening we heard some strange scratching sounds in various cabinets in the RV.  Suspecting we might have a mouse in the house, I set a couple of traps.  The next morning we had two kills.  Well that got um.  The following morning I got up early and upon turning on the lights, a couple more scurried about.  So, now it was war.  I didn’t appreciate the additional passengers who weren’t paying their way.  We went to the local WalMart and bought more traps and over the next two nights it was touch and go.  The current score is 9 to Zip.  With the RV sitting for a while, it seems that Mickey and Mini took up residence and raised a family.  We’ll keep you updated on any additions to the score.  It is satisfying, laying in bed at night and hearing “scratch, scratch, snap” as another one bites the dust.

MICKY, MINI, AND SON

We made a quick run on the Mirror Lake Scenic Highway on our way north with a stop long enough to to get the kayak wet in Mirror Lake.  We were here in the spring but the highway was closed due to snow so we decided to detour off the interstate and take the slow route.

MIRROR LAKE

We are now in Twin Falls, Idaho for the next 3 nights, so we have a little time to explore as it is our first visit here.

SNAKE RIVER GORGE 

Stay tuned to see who wins, me or the mouse. 

WE'RE GOING TO SPAIN......JUST NOT NOW

Our trip to Spain scheduled for September was cancelled and we all know the reason.  We had the tickets and lots of reservations, but since British Air doesn't fly from the US anymore we had no way of getting there.  Probably a good thing as the virus is making a comeback over there.

So not being ones to sit around doing nothing for too long, we're heading out in the RV, leaving on Sunday for places north of here.  This time we're selecting states where one can eat inside a restaurant, that also offer beautiful scenery, hiking possibilities and cheap gas.  So the latter means we won't be touring around California.  Here's the plan: Utah as usual, but to some new places, Idaho, Montana, with a stop to see Cathie's brother.  Next up Wyoming to visit our favorite collage student at the University in Laramie.  Then Colorado, back to Utah and finally Northern Arizona to check out some potential areas to re-locate in a couple of years.

We (I) hope to be on the road for 6 to 8 weeks spending ample time to explore some new areas.  But as is our custom when we travel, things could change at any moment and we might see a road that needs exploring.  We know were we are going for the first week, but after that we'll figure it out as we go along.

Since there's nothing exciting to report yet and if you haven't already heard, we got a new car. So to keep you entertained,  you can  Read About it Here