We were undecided on what to see in the Phoenix area and with Thanksgiving approaching decided just to drive. This was a little depressing for both of us, as our trip exceeded our expectations and we could have happily instantly joined another caravan. Home will seem too routine.
On our way out of Tempe we tried to spot the Frank Lloyd Wright designed auditorium on the ASU campus. We saw one candidate but Marcia said it didn’t look quite Wright.
Today we drove over 520 miles in somewhat more than 9 hours – a long day, particularly dealing with traffic on I-210 and I-5, and the sad shape of California’s freeways. Our first tank of diesel on returning to California was $3.78/gal – a fine welcome home.
Tonight we are at the Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield, one of our favorite stops. It is in the middle of an orange grove and you can have all the oranges you can pick.
Good WiFi here, which is why I managed to post about a week of traveling in an hour. Fortunately no more than an hour - a big 5th wheeler pulled in the site next to me, blocking my WiFi signal.
We will be home tomorrow (Monday).
Welcome back! Paul and I have both enjoyed your blog... I figured you might not post until returning. And, after watching you burn through 4 states, landing just short of TX, on your second night, I wondered if maybe you weren't homesick ;-) and in a hurry to get home....
ReplyDeleteI knew that the price of diesel was going to be a shock for you, so I just didn't mention it when you were citing the prices on the East Coast.
Cheers, Dee
hey Cam !!
ReplyDeleteneat to see you have a blog. if you haven't seen Arcosanti yet, I think its worth the tour. At least if you're in the Phoenix area and looking for things to do / see.
See you tomorrow !
freeman
ps.
I recommend deleting the crescenet thing. i don't understand it, but I suspect its spam.
Thanks, Dee and Paul, and thanks, Freeman.
ReplyDeleteFreeman, we were going to get to Taliesin West, and I'd heard of Soleri but thought it was part of Taliesin.
In any case, I think we just pooped out.
Oh--Happy Birthday! See you Thanksgiving.