Heading south

Hesperia, California: Where, exactly, you may ask, is Hesperia? Hesperia is a small town along Highway 365, about two hours north of Palm Springs.

We didn't leave Merced until 10:30 this morning. The fog wasn't as heavy today and it was safe to drive. I asked DT to keep driving until he brought me out of the fog - and he did. Our first plan was to stop in Bakersfield at the Orange Grove RV Park, so we could pick a few oranges... but the fog was even worse in Bakersfield. So, My Driver took a left and headed east on Highway 58. This route climbs over the Tehachapi Pass, and before we reached the top of the pass - the skies were clear, the sun was shining, so we started looking for a place to stop for the night.

Which finds us in Hesperia at a fine campground where DT can rest-up from his 300-mile drive before continuing to Palm Springs tomorrow.

The only exciting news - besides that our RV handled very smoothly and it was an enjoyable drive - was the coaching change announced today at the University of Oregon. The football coach will become the Athletic Director and the Offensive Coordinator will become the football coach. However, the University, in their usual strangeness, did not announce a time-frame for the switcheroo, so everyone is speculating... which is just a waste of effort.

We have been eating too much this week (and so much meat) in Merced, so I prepared an organic vegetarian pasta dish for hubby tonight, along with a refreshing salad. College basketball is on the television. Needlepointing will occur.

Fresh fettuccini tossed with basil, garlic and parmesan

Sorry for such a boring post, but today was a travel day. We are just happy to be in a comfortable campsite for the night and happy we enjoyed another safe day of travel in the most beautiful motorcoach in the world. I will post a few photos of the RV park tomorrow (when it is day light!).

Added later: Here are the promised photos:

Reception


Seasonal pool; spa is indoors and open year-round


The pull-through area - long enough that we didn't have to un-hook our tow car


Desert Willow RV Park in Hesperia, California

Until my next update, I remain, your relaxed correspondent.

RV Park: Desert Willow RV Resort in Hesperia, California. About 175 sites. Most are back-in, but they have 24 long pull-throughs. Gravel sites, some trees, pool (in season), cable, clubhouse, hot tub, laundry. Many long-term live-ins. We paid $32.