Today is a travel day, meaning the only thing on the agenda today is to get from point "A" (Redding, CA) to point "B" (Florence, OR). It's about a 5.5 hour drive not including stops.
Since we were in the sprawling metropolis of Redding, we did what many of the locals were doing that morning......
YES!!! Shopping at Walmart!! We wanted to get some bottled water for the kids to have for the long ride and thought we would get some $5 DVDs to watch as well. Naturally, the kids found more things to buy, especially for their Secret Buddies!!
As we travelled north on Interstate 5, there was much scenery to admire including Mt. Shasta. Mt. Shasta, a volcano, has an elevation of 14, 179 feet.
This is much higher than the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee (where I'll spend some of my vacation at the condo of my brother, Steve Sayers). Mt. Shasta was truly an impressive sight!
When we stopped for lunch, our resident first officer/navigator, Karen Woods, found an interesting place for the kids to visit which was close to our restaurant. She treated the kids to see the Crater Rock Museum (which is in Central Point, OR). They saw quite a colorful array of rocks, minerals and gems.
After some quick souvenir shopping, we were again on our way. Our hotel for tonight is the Best Western Pier Point Inn.
Talk about a room with a view!
When were arrived at the hotel, there was a computer problem so we went to eat dinner at Rosa's (Mexican). Once again our large group was given a private room in the back. After dinner, we returned to the hotel and we were able to check in. We even had some time for the kids to enjoy the indoor pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. Not bad, eh?
Tomorrow is our dune buggy ride and since the venue is only 5 minutes from our hotel, we don't need to leave until 9:00 a.m. That means sleeping in!!
The night air is cool, but refreshing. Even though it's been overcast, we haven't had any rain (certainly nothing like what you're getting in Florida this week!).
Everyone is doing well, except, perhaps, for a little flair up of allergies (me included) from the fresh Oregon air. With all the kids ensconced in their rooms, it's time for sleep! Thanks for your prayers!
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