Carson City, Nevada

Awoke to a good frost on the car. Our car looked miniature compared to the monsters that were parked around it. One in particular was the biggest pick up I have ever seen- it was a monster and from Alberta.

No breakfast at the motel, so based on TripAdvisor we made a beeline to 'The Griddle". Had a great hot cake breakfast with hash browns (the first on this trip). The waitress tried to explain to me the difference between a hotcake and pancake- I didn't get it.

Next on the days adventure was a visit to the Humbolt Museum. Had a good visit, they had a very good collection of early vehicles and buggies. Got talking to one of the paid employees and once he knew I was involved with Cobblestones, he spent time with us. He open one of their three old buildings (a grain shop with the living quarters out the back). It had a wheelchair similar to the one we have in Cobblestones. We talked shop for a while. I would recommend this little museum.

Hit the road towards Carson City. On the way we stopped of to look at Lovelock (impressive court house but little else) and Fallon, where I found a Republican office. Went in to see if could secure one of those Make America Great Again baseball huts. Nothing, nada, infact one one was manning the office. Downtown historic part of town was non-descript -no cafe's etc.

So, we resorted to what we did last year in Fallon- hit the Walmart and had a Macca (God forbid). Did a quick look around-big on Christmas already. Christmas trees all around, why, even a Christmas shop. And people were buying decorations already. Checked out travel bags for Regans goodies, the called it quits and hit the road.

1 hour later we were in Crarson City and our hotel. Have a nice room on the 3rd floor. They offer cookies and wine between 4 pm and 6pm. She who cannot be named had one of each.

Had a good walk around town, saw the Governor's mansion, the state legislative chamber etc. Including a statue of Kit Carson. 

Carson city has a significant number of Victorian houses just a street or two back from Carson Blvd. We walked around having a good look. She who cannot be named loved kicking all the fallen leaves. She figured if she did that to all the leaves raked up out the capital building she would be arrested. As we walked around the Nevada Supreme Court we noticed workers putting up the coloured lights for Christmas.....and it is only November 3rd!!!!!

Talked to the information personal and was advised that the Toiga Pass to Yosemite is closed. So it will be a long drive to the Caliornian side to get there.

Will need to do extra planning tonight.

He recommended a Thai resturant - The Basil. Meant to be in the top 10 resturants in the state.... So we did. It was great. Highly recommend it. 

So, it looks like an early start tomorrow. We want to look at the State Museum before we hit the road. Thankfully it opens at 8.30 am.

So that's it folks.