Day Fifteen- ID/NV/CA

We drove out of Twin Falls, Idaho with an open mind about our schedule. There were two options: 1) We see something we like in Nevada and stop; 2) We drive straight through the desert to California. The desert landscape was breathtaking -- seriously it was so hot! Our stopping was limited to pit stops. We used this time to refuel, buy sunflower seeds, diet coke, coffee and alternate who was driving. When we started out the day, we were only 2 hours away from the Nevada/Idaho border. The second we crossed the border, there were tons of casinos and hotels along the side of the road. One border town was even named Jackpot, Nevada! Almost every gas station we stopped at had tons of slot machines lining the walls. Neither of us have much interest in gambling so we were one of the few who got through the state without betting a dime!

Welcome to Nevada sign.

The famous Union Pacific Train and Nevada landscape.

Driving down the road, we see a lot of interesting things. One sign we came across read "Prison Area: Hitchhiking Prohibited." Thanks to the Nevada state government for the warning!

Nevada mountain ranges and a Maximum Security Prison.

After not seeing much along the interstate through Nevada, we finally reached California. We went through Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe, California. With us only being two hours from our final destination, we decided to drive until the end!

Welcome to California!

We made it to Davis, California around 6pm on day fifteen of the trip. John was excited to see us both even though we caught him in the middle of finals week. After resting for an hour or so, the unpacking began!

John and Orit unpacking the stuffed car.

One of the many inside jokes between Orit and Jessica was about the importance of Jessica's crock pot. When we left Mount Vernon, NY, the only place the crockpot could fit was at the feet of the passenger. Not good for a long car ride! Orit threatened many times to leave it on the side of the road. It finally found its home in the back of the car once things were packed in properly (say around Indiana or so). We are pleased to report it made its way safely to California. Any respectable Southern lady knows what all the fuss is about!

The Crock Pot has arrived!

Unpacking the car was alot easier than packing it back in New York. No one has a sprained ankle! While we are at our final destination, the roadtrip is not over yet! There are a few days to go before Jessica drops Orit off at the San Francisco Airport for her flight back home to New York. Stay tuned :)