Wed 13 June – 3697 steps
We left our carpark early and drove along coast through forests on highway 101. I am such a good navigator, I even organized roadworks for David to admire. He specially liked the tar curbing.
We took a wrong turn somewhere and found a casino which we thought Hugh could renovate.
We stopped for lunch at Crescent city in a dingy looking dive that sold delicious fish and prawn combo, with the compulsory slaw. It seems wherever you go in USA you will find an off-duty Santa.
Then we drove and drove and drove through such a variety of scenery and finally reached our desired destination, Mazama Village, just close to Crater late, which is reknown for an epic cycle route around the edge of the lake. We booked in for 2 nights.
We had to back in (reverse) for first time and I hopped out to direct, madly circling my arms and waving like an Outsurance traffic guy. However, I don’t think David could see me and managed well enough without my help.
There was an electric hookup, but no water etc, so this was closer to camping. Especially the mosquitos who nearly carried us away. There was no phone signal or wifi so we were really camping. David even read a book! I am sure it will be early lights out tonight. Although, I have to say that we have not watched TV since we got here. What a change, no SA politics to get upset about.
Chuckle of the day: My eyesight is so bad, I got excited when I saw one seal in the water, only to realize the white rocks all along the pier were actually seals.
What I learnt: I know this is not a food blog, but the size of portions here is absurd. I was so hungry, fully recovered at last, – but still could not finish.
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