So So Cal

Monday, August 15, 2011

Day 12

We rode from Elko to Reno yesterday along highway 80.
More strong winds and roadworks.

The road follows the path of what was the old California trail
This was a trail used by immigrants heading west to California. They travelled on foot alongside their wagons over some pretty tough terrain and mostly they were barefoot.

We got to the hotel and checked in to a really smart room in the new section of the Peppermill. They have a section called the Tuscany Tower which is really quite swish.

The casino on the other hand was was brutal, I came to bed early so that i would not come to bed broke.







Leaving Elko








Representation of settlers on the California trail.







The type of terrain through which they would pass.







What awaited them at the end of the trail!!!!!!









One weary traveler enjoying his reward at the end of a tough day.

Today we are headed for our final stop, Los Banos, California before heading home.

More later in the day.

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Norm

Location:Reno Nevada

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