Southbound

After a verrrrrry slow start, we packed up and left Bow, Washington where the Mount Vernon Thousand Trails is located. The rain held off and we had a pleasant drive down I-5. Traffic was relatively light although we did get behind a State Patrol car doing a rolling slowdown. We never did figure out why.

Then,there was a quick stop at a closed weigh station to check the weight of both the car and the coach. Washington is so nice to leave the weighing equipment on even when the station is not manned. We were able to just pull each axle onto the scale and then read the weights on the overhead screen in front of us. Thanks Washington.

Doug offloaded a ton of stuff into the storage unit and we are right where we need to be. As fulltimers, it can be difficult to carry everything you need but not so much that you put a strain on the coach chassis and engine. It's a delicate balance that is a work in progress. Literally! If something new is added to our home, something used must leave. For example, if I get a new pair of shoes, Doug has to leave a pair behind. He...he...he.

Anyway, we arrived safe and sound in Elma at the KM Travel Inn RV Park. The office was closed so we just found an empty site and set up. Wow! What a treat! It's not fancy, but 50 amp service means we don't have to turn off appliances in order to use others. Sewer means I can do all of the laundry that has piled up in the last couple weeks. And cable tv means Doug doesn't have to mess with the satellite dish in the dark. Life is good!