Since I last wrote, we've made a couple decisions (maybe more, but at least two). While the temperatures do appear to be rising, slowly... the winds are also rising and, in some places, at an alarming rate. As well, most campsites are fully booked -this being peak season and all. Considering these factors, and our desire to be home close to the middle of March, we decided to save Joshua Tree Park for our next trip (they were full anyway)and to take ourselves back to our Desert Hot Springs digs (the Catalina Spa and RV Resort. They were good to us as usual and the office building has been sorted out. They are now firmly ensconced in their brand new office building. As well, the reno's to the upper washrooms and showers are complete and the pool is in better shape as well. Shortly after we arrived and settled in we discovered our two friends from home were still there. The four of us had rousing games of Bocci (and settled for a tie) and a nice visit even though time was short. We also made two runs to the Blaire Stn RV store for bits and pieces and got the truck washed and cleaned up.
After one and a bit days, filled with activities, we were on the road again this morning... having planned a route that skirted the biggest winds and avoided the highest mountains. We are now in Mojave at the Sierra Trails RV Park. It's a small place, just off the highway, with flat sites, full hookups and clean washrooms. Everything you need for $20. And, the sites are long enough we can back in and not unhook -which is our preference when only stopping for one night.
Oh yes, I wanted to mention our lunch stop. We tried on the way down (or was that last year?) but the line up was out the door so we moved on. This morning, about 11:30 we accidentally drove by it, recognized it and circled back. This time the lineup hadn't started yet, but it started right behind us... we had perfect timing! Cafe 247, "Home of the dirty boys BBQ Club. Voted #1 Best BBQ in the High Desert" is located on the corner of Hwy 247 and Old Woman Springs Rd in Lucerne Valley at the 4-way Stop in the middle of no where. You can dine in or take out. They BBQ your meat of choice while you wait and it's delicious. They're open every day except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; and they have a parking lot large enough for even the biggest rigs....if you're early enough. So, next time you're hungry and somewhere near "the middle of nowhere" check it out.
Now, where was I? Oh yeah. Tonight we're here sending Happy Birthday vibes to my baby sister who turns 65 today. Tomorrow we head to the Harris Ranch in Coalinga where we will celebrate St. Patrick's Day in their restaurant and throw the anchor out in their parking lot for the night. Then we'll be off the next morning, heading to Corning.
Our plan includes stops at Canyonville, Vancouver, WA, and Sequim after that... and we're booked on the morning Coho out of Port Angeles on the 22nd. Not sure how much wifi we'll have between now and then... so.. as always no news is good news... and we wish you all the best.... and a very Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️CJ
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