Day 5 - Klamath Falls, OR - Crescent City, CA
Motor Lotto - Jared is the winner today. That makes our grand total so far Zander 1, Arielle 1, Jared 1, and ME - TWO! I’m gonna take it all guys!
Quote of the Day: Jared: “Why are there so many hitchhikers here? Is there a prison nearby?” ::snort:: To which Mike replied, “No, we’re in the land of hippies” exactly as we passed an aging hippie napping in the trees.
We made it! The scenery on this day of the trip is breathtaking! It’s really spectacular. The nice thing about pulling the trailer is that Mike has to go a bit slower than he is used to….none of us got car sick. ::snort::
We are really camping now. I was told that there were showers, we wouldn’t have sewer, but would have water and electric. Guess what? We have nothing at the site. Mike and the boys went scouting and found a faucet to fill our water tanks. We’ve never used the battery; Mike says this will be a good trial run to see how long it will stay charged. The SHOWERS are COIN OPERATED. They neglected to tell me that. I’m feeling snookered, but I‘m determined to quit feeling snookered and to feel adventurous…and to choose joy! We had reservations at an RV park up the hwy….but I thought this was way cheaper…yeah …well…..The site is beautiful. Lush. When I told Mike about the reservations at the RV park he remembered it as a horse pasture and took offense at camping in a horse pasture. ::snort:: This really is GORGEOUS and if we can figure out how to charge our techie toys and iron our clothes for the big party, we’ll be o.k. YIKES - the new toaster will get NO USE without electricity. Guess we’ll have to make our toast over an open fire.
It was a tight squeeze to get us in here…but we fit. We had to park the van at the visitor center….They assured me it would fit in our site. I don’t think the gal I talked to had a concept of either the size of the trailer or the van. She certainly lied to me about the water/ electric. I am learning from this trip to GET NAMES each and EVERY time I make a reservation etc. ::snort::
Mike is excited. His grandparents lived here. His mother was raised here. He was raised here. We’ve brought our children here, often, to visit. They will bring their children here. This is HOME for him. While I don’t have a location to call HOME - he does. It is thrilling for him to be here. Zander and Stacia will meet Grandma and Grandpa G for the first time. Actually, Zander met them in AK - but he was 2 and doesn’t remember. We are here to celebrate Mary and Earl’s 50th wedding anniversary. I am excited to see them too. I’ve not seen them in 5 years. These next 5 days are going to be a wonderful time of relaxing and reconnecting. It is also going to be a hoot to introduce Zander to swimming in the Smith River.
Mike used to work at this state park. He says it’s “not the park I remember”. There are little lectures posted everywhere about conservation and such…which is why we have to pay .50 for a 4 min shower, why we no longer have water or electric, and why we should take our recycling home with us.
Mike and the children have run to his parents home. All but Stacia and I. She woke while they were setting up and was saying “hurt, hurt” and fell back to sleep. I’ll call them to come get me when she wakes up. I’m blessed that there is a pay phone at the visitor center as we have no cell service while in the park. I didn’t want her to debut with her grandparents to be when she is screaming and fussing!
We are all in awe of the beauty here. I’m not sure how often I’ll be able to post updates - but I’ll keep writing…because most of all I write to create a family record. Beth, friend of my heart, sister friend of mine….I’m not sure you’re reading but I’m going to say this now…the children have been talking about my adventures with Chipper the Bear last time your family and our family camped here. ::snort::
Later - Stacia woke - we went and visited Mom and Dad....will post photos next time I can find a connection and have time to sit. Read Phil 4 - "let your gentle spirit be known to all men" and realized my spirit this afternoon when discovering the bare sites was abrasive....don't have time to read this - but know that I no longer am irked. LOL
10 comments:
Glad Mike's 'home'! I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of the park. You're not the only one who likes to travel vicariously, you know! {g}
Do exercise caution making toast over an open fire, won't you? You don't want anyone's eyebrows going up in flames!
It sounds wonderful! Such a blessing that you were able to work in the anniversary party with your trip! I'm thrilled you're able to blog as you go!
Umm, I am glad you are not irked anymore, but since you WERE lied to, can you cancel your reservations and go to the other place? Sounds like fun, visiting with Mike's family. How wonderful for you to be able to be back there. Enjoy your time and we look forward to your updates when you get a chance.
Beth SHS
So nice that you all will be spending time with Mike's parents for their anniversary.
You've got me a bit worried about this toast over an open fire though, all sorts of things could go wrong so do be cautious!
So glad Mike was able to go "home" for a visit! You already know our story... we even live in the home I grew up in... We'd really like to move closer to town, but it just wouldn't be the same as living *here*!
{{{De'Etta}}} Well, I guess you can chalk it all up to experience ~ and adventure! Still wrestling with that flesh, eh? I know about that ~ it's called being human! But, that's what we're here for ~ to wrestle with the nasty stuff, and always give glory to God for the victories, no matter how small! I'm wrestling with envy right now ~ it's 100 degrees here and about 300% humidity (I know that's not possible, but the exageration is SO necessary!). Glad to know the fam is safe, you're all enjoying yourselves, and you're all learning ~ about each other, yourselves, and God while witnessing His incredible handiwork. You're in my prayers.
Sure sounds like a wonderful vacation! I'm not sure I'd like coin operated showers though.LOL
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Dad said your home is Springfield, Oregon. Sure can't put a finger on one house though. :)
Sure understand Mike's happiness at being HOME as in old stomping grounds and old house. I MISS Hardin!
How much fun you are all going to have on the river. Would love to see the younger set seeing the big rock and swimming etc. Even looking out those wonderful window walls of the one room down into the river. What a view!!!
If we get everything done I need to get done we will see you Friday otherwise it will be Saturday. Looking forward to the anniversary celebration etc.
Dad measured and we think your trailer will fit on the south front lawn under the fir or whatever kind tree.
l/p
DeEtta,
You are a brave woman; I wouldn't even consider camping for vacation (some folks suggested camping in Croatia or Slovenia). Instead we're renting an apartment in Italy.... I am so NOT a camper. I can't even imagine all the extra packing involved.
Hope you continue to enjoy your trip
Ah, what a bummer the campground didn't turn out as planned, but great attitude on choosing to not be too grumpy about it!
We have gone 4-5 on our battery with no problem. This time of year, we are usually in bed by dark anyway! :-p We use battery booklights for reading. There isn't much else that needs power except your water pump.
What a great time for you all, especially the little ones to enjoy Mike's home area. It is always nice to share your childhood memories with your children.
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