Today was interesting road wise. Between Tonopah and Hines we would travel on ten different numbered roads and most were in very lonely country. After highway 6 and 376 we were told by the lady in the GPS to turn left on The Loneliest Road In America. Yes, she really said that and it’s true. That’s how US Highway 50 in Nevada is known. After that is was 305 (said by some to be lonelier than The Loneliest), 80, 289, 795, 95, 778 and 20.
Lunch was in Winnemucca. In a effort to get back on the road I passed up making a contribution at Winners. Unlike the past, I sure I would have been a winner this time. Well maybe.
Overall the roads were an easy drive today. Most of Nevada’s two lane back roads are signed for 70 MPH and the lack of traffic made passing (and being passed) a rare event. Oregon started at 70 for a few mile, but then dropped to 65 and eventually to 55. Bummer.
Oregon is one of two states that doesn’t allow drivers to pump gas. Must be done be a highly trained attendant. However drivers are now allowed to pump their own in small markets, which is just about all of Eastern Oregon.
Four crosses today. Maybe the lack of cars on the road has something to do with that, even with the higher speeds. I don’t remember dinner, which is not a good sign for either the restaurant or me.
483.4 miles and 29.9 MPG today
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