Back on the Road

 I spent the last four days staying with my brother Carlos and doing day visits to my parents.  They're getting on in age and my guilt levels are increasing more frequently.

The folks are going Ok for being in their late to mid 80s.  I'm glad I came but I'm also glad to be back on the road.

The above is my brother and I enjoying some Bibimbap at a Korean joint on my last evening there.

Shortly after 8 AM, caffeinated, I was driving out of the overcrowded Bay Area on the 101, eventually turning onto I5 near Gilroy.

The rest of the day was smooth interstate driving towards Mojave once past Bakersfield.

About 18 miles from Mojave, I drove into the Jawbone Canyon OHV area as it was almost 3:30pm.  It was time to setup camp for the night and I was tired.

I spent the next hour or so locating a large flattish area where several other RVs and trucks hauling OHV trailers were parked.  Setting up camp took a bit as it wasn't quite flat and I didn't want to be close to the main RV grouping.  I'm only staying one night so being in a crowded area is a burden to bear.

Bonus, a group of ass wipes camping in the main grouping of RVs was thoughtfully sharing their musical preferences with everyone else in the area.

Like I said, only for one night and I have my noise cancelling headphones on as I type this, listening to an audiobook.  I don't hear the inconsiderate bastards.

I hope to find a nice spot in "the pads" on the eastern side of Death Valley.  Then a few days exploring the valley again.  Last time I was there, in 2018, I was with Scarlett, my 2014 Ural Patrol.