Dorothy's diary 25th May

Luxury travel at last

Monday 25^th May

We got up early and checked out of the Halcyon and struggled with our luggage to the Alamo car rental place. It was very busy which seemed strange to us as it was Memorial Day and a Public Holiday. Alan sorted our car out and had opted for an upgrade to a bigger car. It will be much better for us with all our luggage and the long distance that we have to travel.

It is a white Nissan Altima, brand new, only got 2242 miles on the clock. All our luggage fits in the trunk (boot) which is great for security.

We are on our way by 9.45 and have no difficulty finding our way out of San Francisco.

Ironically it is brilliantly sunny and very warm. The roads are not too busy and we enjoy the driving.

The countryside is very dramatic, lush in places and then very arid.

We arrive in Bakersfield mid afternoon and check in to our hotel. King size bed, microwave, mini fridge, television and free wifi connection. No more slumming it for a while.

There is also a guest laundry so I can get our dirty clothes washed and dried.