First Day Out

We took off this morning at 10am....after dropping Luna off with her favorite (and only) pet-sitter (our lovely daughter) we hit the road making it to Banning CA about 2pm (for those who don't know Banning is just west of Palm Springs).  It rained on and off most of the trip, nothing heavy just drizzles.  While on our way we checked out the 'collapsed bridge' (caused from very heavy rain early this summer).  Both sides of the highway were down to 1 lane but all the traffic (which wasn't a lot being a weekday) flowed right through with no issues. We could see where the damage was and the work that was being done. Thankful we were not traveling this road when it collapsed.

We arrived in Banning where we had reservations at a KOA but we were not told we had to stay 2 nights and it was $110 per night.  We left with no loss of money on the reservation.  We really like the KOA concept as it's inexpensive (usually $45-$60 per night for a cabin that sleeps 4, has a/c, and a refrigerator).  But we were really disappointed in this KOA.  We drove back into Banning and found a Travel Lodge (not our favorite but there was availability and it is situated right next to a Sizzler Restaurant, which used to be one of our favorite places to eat).  It's OK, clean...friendly staff....and it has FREE wi-fi so I'm a happy camper!

Tomorrow we head to Thousand Oaks to visit hub's twin sister and her hubby and their children/grandchildren/great grand children).  Looking forward to an afternoon of just visiting.  We will then head west toward the ocean where we have reservations at Point Mugu (close to the ocean). Probably won't have internet access there so may not be blogging the next couple of nights.

Rain is expected the next couple of days - appreciate prayers for our safety.

Having nothing better to do while hubby drove - i practiced taking 'Selfies' of myself.  This is one of the best.  I keep telling my hubby and kids I need a 'Selfie Stick' for my Christmas present but they just laugh at me :)