What a ride today, 152 miles of huge wind and gusts. 30-35 mph (plus gusts) for the last 100 miles and dust storms too. We made it fine but it was a lot of effort for Stu. Now at the scenic and quite nice comfort suites in Barstow. Waiting in the lobby for dinner to be delivered ;). Not going out again unless we have to. I'd like to say the views were great today but with the wind...plus this section of the Mohave desert is pretty bleak. As is Barstow.
High point of the day was a visit this am to a museum in Lone Pine, the museum of western film. A wonderful place to see.
Hopalong Cassidy area:
Steve McQueens short gun from Wanted Dead or Alive
Stars and their horses -names too
Sunrise in Lone Pine
Yikes! Sorry about the dust and wind - but glad you are safely in for the night. It's been beautiful here - although breezy at times, but no dust. Benny left this am for a rally in Louisiana - by himself. Not the time of year for traveling thru Texas, so hope he'll avoid storms. We went to ASU Softball game yesterday - they beat Oregon State 10-0 so even tho a win, it wasn't a great game - today they lost 5-4 ... probably a more interesting game. They won the first of the series on Sat. 8-0. Hoping for a windless ride for you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteBummer about the dust and wind - makes for a very challenging day. And yes, Barstow is not the garden spot of the California desert!
ReplyDeleteBut, I LOVED the museum photos, what a cool place to visit. Got it on my list for the future. Leave early and be safe this morning. There's more wind predicted for later this afternoon.
Sending good wishes for a safe ride home.