Dec 28, 2021

Road trips are fun.  We travel leisurely, not hurriedly so we take up an additional 2 hours at least of travel time.   Where to this time?  Las Vegas again,  for the nth time.

We normally stop three times to gas up every 2.5 hours because our SUV gurgles gasoline.

road trip to Las Vegas
And madam Mochi needs a break too.
A small dog with shaggy gray fur wearing a purple harness on a bench.
I went inside IHOP to ask if they accept small dogs.  They don’t unless it’s a service dog.  The lady was so nice.  She followed me outside the restaurant and told us In N Out has outdoor dining where we could dine with our dog.
Small dog with a purple harness on a sidewalk near a road and bushes.
In N Out caresses my hungry stomach and makes me forget time.

Fate gave these two gentlemen to me.
Two people eating under a large red umbrella near palm trees.
One of the things we do along the way is to count the number of car carriers on the road.
Two white Tesla cars stacked on a transport trailer under cloudy skies.
A long way to go
A cloudy sky over a highway with vehicles.
500 more miles. After our experience driving from San Diego to Las Vegas in 104 degress, we vowed never to do that again. We would no longer do road trips to places with extreme heat. But it’s now winter time. Getting stuck in heavy traffic is not as dangerous as sitting in the car when the temperature is sizzling.
A truck driving on an open highway under a cloudy sky.
Another stop over. Our vehicle needs to drink and Donya Mochi needs to pee.
A young tree supported by wooden stakes in a landscaped area with mulch and bushes.We got stuck for more than two hours due to some road construction,  Miles of heavy traffic drained my energy.  After two hours, Instarted feeling rayuma and my head started feeling woozy.
Long line of trucks and vehicles stuck in traffic on a cloudy day.
Stop over again.
A small dog on a leash near a car's license plate.
A gas fill at the station in Barstow is a must, and a Starbucks visit is a tradition.
People ordering food at a casual indoor eatery counter.
Ang tagal,  Edmund went back to see whatbwas happening.
A person standing outside a coffee shop at night.
They forgot my drink that’s why.
Hand holding a vibrant pink Starbucks drink inside a car.
Off we go again
Night scene with falling snow near a lit building and holiday decorations.
Darkness  comes at 5:30 pm this time of the year.

Our drive also took us longer than expected we reached Las Vegas at 10 pm.   Too tired to eat out so drive thru na lang.
View from inside a vehicle at a fast-food drive-thru menu.
Mukha na kaming  manok,  krook krook krook.
Person inside a car holding a lit lighter near a window.
Popeye’s fried chicken dinner

10:25 pm
Two young men enjoying a meal at home with Popeyes takeout.
11:21 pm

I was feeling sick I took Biogesic.  I hope hindi ito Omicron.  Maybe I just  got so tired.   Mochi too.
Small dog resting in a cozy pink bed with toys.

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