On the Road

Well, we've been travelling gypsies for a week now. It has been a whirlwind so far.

The first day, we made it all the way to Rio Rancho, New Mexico to see William's second cousin Maggie G. It was about a 900 mile maiden voyage with only a few hiccups ,like Julia getting carsick all over herself and carseat. That was tricky to clean up!!!! We played a lot of lincoln logs and took really necessary showers at Margarets house and enjoyed the beautiful view of the valley and mountains. The 2nd day we made to the Grand Canyon just in time to enjoy the sunset. It was beautiful and chilly that night. We stayed in Trailer Village RV park in the Grand Canyon. We grilled yummy burgers. The next morning we rode the free bus shuttles around to different parts of the canyon. Then, we moved on to Lake Mead. Once again arriving right at sunset (Julia says each time "we beat the sun again!!") We couldn't drive over Hoover Dam because we are pulling a trailer behind us. So, we missed that landmark, but Lake Mead was a really beautiful spot to park "Winnie" for the night.

Speaking of ole Winnie, she has been a REAL trooper for her age. She's almost as old as me!! I wanted to load some pics today, but I can't get my software to load up on this laptop for some reason.

Okay,
on with the travel log... Then, on to Las Vegas. We went there for me to take the Western Regional Boards to get my dental hygiene certification for Alaska. They we no fun!! After practicing for 11 years they should just tell you you're too old to retake any kind of board exam and maybe just get a job at a coffee shop! i felt so unprepared compared to all the girls that had just finished up their dental hygiene programs and had all the current mock boards,etc. But I did it and I will get results in the mail in 3 weeks. I need major prayers for a miracle in that department!!

So, Vegas was totally NOT kid friendly--totally sin city. Which we knew already, but you are grafically reminded everywhere you look!! We pricelined our hotel and got to stay at Trump--which was GREAT. We had a suite and it was smoke free/casino free!!! Our hotel room and eating at In/Out Burger was the highlight of our time there.

So, that brings us to where we are now. We left out soon after the end of my exam yesterday and made it to Victorville CA. The campsites in town were full. So, we are REAL roadies now---Wal Mart parking lot ones!! And free WIFI - sweet, we must be pulling off someones connection parked near us in their 1800rvforrent --those are everywhere we go. We head on to Disneyland next. Can't wait to post pictures. I will as soon as I can get some software loaded right.
Love to all friends and family, the Winnie Gypsies