We were checked out and on the road by 8:30am - coffee in hand! We fueled up at the local Costco, and soon after getting on the freeway, Lily was out (yay!). 50 miles later, we realized we missed our turn off! We were headed northeast instead south! It's all good though, we took the next turn we found and got back in line with our route. (What's a road trip without a little mishap to keep things memorable?)
Along the way we saw steam rising out if the desert from hot springs, a stellar view of the mountains and a beautiful body of water, Walker Lake. We made a quick pit stop on a gorgeous tree lined road in Fallon called Dodger Lane. I love taking road trips. You don't get to see these things if you're in a plane.
We stopped for lunch in Tonopah. It was a refreshing 45 minute break. A little ways out of Tonopah was Goldfield, a tiny little ghost town in the Yucca mountain area. The homes were actual shacks with cars parked out front. The shells of what were once stores and motels dotted the area. It was really pretty sad, but kind of beautiful.
Lily has been such a great little traveler thus far... She only cries when she is hungry or needs changed. Otherwise, she is playing with her toys, talking to her doll, or sleeping soundly.
*** We made it to Vegas! Will update in the morning :)***
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