This past week has been very busy. We said good-bye to Reno. I enjoyed my time here very much. I am looking forward to coming back again.
I took this picture with my cell phone from the back of Jon's motorcycle in moving traffic....
Not a bad shot, if I have to say so myself.
Last Friday we moved south and are in a RV Park just outside of the small town of Bridgeport CA on the Nevada/California border. Bridgeport is an area known for great fishing. Jon has been out several times already. He has caught and released several fish. I won't report any fish tales here ---- I don't have picture evidence to substantiate the claims :)
These are pictures from Bridgeport - The top is the County Courthouse and the second photo is of what is left of the original settlement of this area from the late 1800's.
On Monday we drove to Bodie. If you haven't had the opportunity, I feel this is a must see. I admit that I love history and not everyone shares my passion, however, Bodie is a fairly well preserved ghost town that once held 10,000 residents in 1879. Places like Bodie show the history of California and the Gold Rush.
I think most people associate the Gold Rush to San Francisco, but it was these small mining towns that hold the "real" story of how the miners and their families lived. It was a hard life - it has been reported that a murder occurred in Bodie almost daily. If you weren't murdered you would have to survive the harsh winters. Bodie's elevation is approximately 8000 feet. This town is in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and it is still advised to visit in the summer months, as the road to Bodie may not be passable in the winter.
Only about 5% of the original structures are still standing.
Bodie was great adventure, hopefully the first of many while we are in the area. We are going to spend some time on the motorcycle - this is an area that has a lot of great places to ride.
I have had some requests for interior shots of the 5th Wheel - here are some for you.
It takes a bit of getting used to, but I am truly enjoying this experience.
That is all I have for now. Until next time......
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