| Campground: | Zephyr Cove, NV |
| Total Distance: | 10350 Miles |
| Traveled Today: | 341 Miles |
| Key highlights: | Carson City – Costco again! Carson City – Red’s Old 365 Grill and BBQ Zephyr Cove Beach – Lake Taho |
It is time to head west and start the final stretch back to California. The storm from last night has gone, and we took off early to drive the long HWY80. It was much more rewarding than we had expected. The desert was stunning. The city of Winnemucca brought some great memories from last year’s stay on the same road (where we could also catch the Horseshow pitching world championship). The desert was fresh from the rain last night, and the drive was easy – as we headed towards Lake Tahoe.
The inevitable refreshment stop at Costco (we missed it so much) in Carson City was a great decision. We found a magical ancient car show perfectly organized by the local scouts on the opposite side of the road. Hundreds of old-school cars, decorated and remodeled to perfection, offered fantastic encounters with the car owners and their stories. As you can imagine, this opened our appetite, and we looked for some decent BBQ. That was another great decision. Red’s Old 365 Grill and BBQ is an excellent place for food and a great attraction by itself. The fantastic decoration, attention to detail, and tons of old fire trucks, tractors, and posters, added to the unique bar and restaurant atmosphere. I will go back there- as it was too much fun.
As the long 341 miles drive commended – we arrived happily at Zephyr Cove – on the bank of the majestic Lake Tahoe. It was time for last evening beer on the water, winding down, watching the sunset, and appreciating all the incredible sights we had seen on this trip.