Thinking it was going to be a long day, we were up, packed and on the road at 5:43 am. First stop was for gas and two apple fritters. Fuel for the car and fuel for us. Then onto the 303 to US 60, for the drive into Wickenburg. US 60 between Surprise and Wickenburg is not a particularly attractive road, so having a chance to drive it in the dark was a really great way to start the trip.
Wickenburg does have a Starbucks, so there was a bright spot when we finally reached town. Then it was US 93 for 122 miles to Interstate 40. US 93 will someday be Interstate 11, but not in my lifetime. The northern half is a genuinely nice four lane divided highway (looks like an Interstate); however the southern half switches back and forth between two and four lane.
Heading a short distance West on Interstate 40 took us to Kingman, Arizona, where we continued onto US 93 to Las Vegas. Just before what was a very slow drive through Boulder City, Nevada, picked up the actually completed part of Interstate 11, which makes the drive in Laa Vegas much easier. On the far side of town, it was about time for lunch and at that point the day started to go South. Barb was on her phone trying to find a place to eat, while I was navigating through traffic. Barb finally found a subway that wasn't two exits back, but when we got there we both decided it wasn't for us. Back on the highway we decided to try finding something in Mesquite, Nevada.
Barb finally found a restaurant, which was in a motel. Once seated, we realized we were in the breakfast room and about to up and leave, except that the server came around the corner to take our order. As it turned out the hamburger was excellent, so no harm done.
A short drive to St. George and we were able to check in hotel. Dinner that night was at Mexican restaurant to which we will not return.
Overall, not a bad day. Tomorrow, we start checking out a couple of Independent Living facilities.
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