It's hard to believe that Cindy and I have been married for 31 years now and to celebrate the occasion, we decided to take a week off, do what we love most, exploring the Nevada desert and spend some quality time out at our Tin Camp. Needless to say, this was an R&R trip and not one we were really planning to document so we didn't take as many pics as we normally would but here are a few pics that highlight some of the fun we had.
After getting an early start, we stopped in at one of our favorite breakfast spots, the Courtyard Cafe.
In addition to having really good food, I got a chance to get to know the owner's husband this time around who was there to help out and as I would come to find, he was a Jeep enthusiast with a nice CJ-7. Being that we like to sit at the counter, we got talking for a long time and eventually found out that he was a retired Navy SEAL. Really nice guy and I look forward to talking to him more in the future but for now, here's some of the yumminess that we got to enjoy.
Soon after getting back on the road, Ripley reminded us that we were coming up to a place she loves to romp around at and of course, we made a stop to let her do just that.
I should note that we enjoy making the stop here too especially being that there's a ton of petroglyphs to check out too.
It's not the best pic being that I had to zoom in a bit with my phone but as is typically the case out here, we also got to enjoy quite a few jets in the sky putting on a show for us.
On the move again, we didn't get too far before deciding to stop again and this time, at a popular spot along the Loneliest Highway, The Shoe Tree.
One of the things we love most about making stops like this is often times, there are historical T-Markers that highlight passages from diaries of emigrants that made the long trek to California, over 170 years ago.
From here, we decided to hop off the pavement and head into the wilderness.
Now this is what I'm talking about! Out in the middle of nowhere and with NO signs of civilization anywhere - AHHHHH
Of course, Ripley absolutely loves to play frisbee out on the playa as well. Here's a shot of her waiting for me to throw it.
Always cracks me up how she has to assume a super low stalking stance even when there isn't any cover to hide behind.
Back in civilization and time to refuel
Home sweet home!
After getting an early start, we stopped in at one of our favorite breakfast spots, the Courtyard Cafe.
In addition to having really good food, I got a chance to get to know the owner's husband this time around who was there to help out and as I would come to find, he was a Jeep enthusiast with a nice CJ-7. Being that we like to sit at the counter, we got talking for a long time and eventually found out that he was a retired Navy SEAL. Really nice guy and I look forward to talking to him more in the future but for now, here's some of the yumminess that we got to enjoy.
Soon after getting back on the road, Ripley reminded us that we were coming up to a place she loves to romp around at and of course, we made a stop to let her do just that.
I should note that we enjoy making the stop here too especially being that there's a ton of petroglyphs to check out too.
It's not the best pic being that I had to zoom in a bit with my phone but as is typically the case out here, we also got to enjoy quite a few jets in the sky putting on a show for us.
On the move again, we didn't get too far before deciding to stop again and this time, at a popular spot along the Loneliest Highway, The Shoe Tree.
One of the things we love most about making stops like this is often times, there are historical T-Markers that highlight passages from diaries of emigrants that made the long trek to California, over 170 years ago.
From here, we decided to hop off the pavement and head into the wilderness.
Now this is what I'm talking about! Out in the middle of nowhere and with NO signs of civilization anywhere - AHHHHH
Of course, Ripley absolutely loves to play frisbee out on the playa as well. Here's a shot of her waiting for me to throw it.
Always cracks me up how she has to assume a super low stalking stance even when there isn't any cover to hide behind.
Back in civilization and time to refuel
Home sweet home!
