Apr 26th - Eureka

We are parked at the fairgrounds in Eureka, California tonight. It drizzled some while we were packing up and heading out, but nothing to bad. Had some occasionally drizzle on the way here but mostly just partly cloudy.

We drove highway 101 from Santa Rosa to Eureka. Total trip was about 230 miles. We left Mt. Gilead a little before 10 and pulled in to the campground a little before 5.
There was one place where the road was straight for a quarter mile, but only one. Most straight sections were 100 yards long, at best.

We stopped for lunch along the road.

Stretching our legs after lunch

Lunch views, out our dining area window

The other side

Lots of trees along the highway in places

Some fairly close to the road



Some closer to the road

And some right up to the road

There was no navigating involved in todays drive, just stay on 101. I did the driving. We spent maybe a half hour during our lunch stop and maybe lost 20 minutes during a fuel stop. After seeing the photos above you get an idea of why it took us 7 hours to drive 230 miles. There were significant stretches of highway that were MUCH better, almost Interstate quality, then there was the rest. Can you see how white my knuckles are <grin>. Actually Kathy did quite well riding. She had no problems on 101. On the way from the campground to Sebastopol she was certain that I was going to drop off the edge of the highway in a couple of places. At one point she claimed that only half the tire was on the road and the rest of it was hanging over the ditch.

Eventually we arrived and got set up. We are at the fairgrounds. It isn't fancy but we have a full hookup (water, sewer & electricity). We even have 50 amp electrical. The full rate is $25/night (I think the local KOA was close to $50/night). With our Good Sam's membership we will get a 20% discount but I think our Escapees membership will get us a 50% discount. The "host" couldn't take credit cards so we need to go up to the fair office in the morning and pay.

We will stay here at least two nights and maybe as many as four nights. Depends on how well we like the area.

After a great supper, Kathy fixed pork chops, squash, and a salad, we decided that we needed to help out the local economy. She had spotted an ice cream place on our way in so we went for an ice cream.

My photo only shows half of the building. The other half is a burger/hot dog place. We may have to try it out also.

It is raining right now but the rain is supposed to end during the night and the rest of the time we will be here it is supposed to be dry with highs in the high 50's. Very acceptable weather with the sunshine. Tomorrow we start our sightseeing.

Good night to all and may God bless you and yours.