Getting Out West

Today was the day we left the east behind and gained miles into the west. Reaching Oklahoma City is the very milestone of it, and whatever comes after that is pleasure.

Arkansas River at Ft.Smith

It's pleasure because of the highways are better, there is less traffic and we can "smell" our destination, which for many years has been the deserts in southern California. And once we had that smell in our nose we were getting close and could look forward to taking our well-deserved rest from the road.

Yes we saw black clouds, but only a slight rain hit us

When we travel we watch out for developments in the weather. Today we had chosen this route to avoid a massive rain with thunderstorms moving north from Dallas. Our choice of travel route was the right one as all we had to deal with was a few slight showers.

Oklahoma City

The destination for the day was Weatherford,OK, and Bea had scouted out a Walmart, well that was until we saw a honkin' big billboard for a casino. Casinos are known to RVers for offering overnight RV-parking. Since the place was still east of the Walmart we decided to check out the casino. 

It turned out to have a huge paved parking lot out back and yes, they welcome RVers there.

So this was the opportunity to try out their restaurant. It was busy as could see, but found a spot and ordered 2 INDIAN TACOS, which were described as an Oklahoma specialty. It was delicious! Highly recommended. Filling, well tasting and delivered with excellent service.

So this casino parking is free, even though we spent money in the restaurant. But what is better, spending money for parking or for a nice meal? You be the judge.

While we had been munching on our meal, Dixie was in the rig. When we came back she was standing upfront looking out the windshield and clearly recognizing her happy owners as they approached from across the parking lot. Her wagging tail was visible through the windshield. Guess who was the happiest at this moment.