The
Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
traveled from California to Nevada
September 30, 2022
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The trip took
3 hours longer than it should have due to horrible traffic, and a bit
of the RV over-heating in the mountains.
Below: An interesting name for a road, Zzyzx Road, somewhere just
before Baker, California. Karen Duquette wondered how it is pronounced. |
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Below: The world's
tallest thermometer is at 72157 Baker Boulevard in Baker, California.
It is visible from three different angles along Interstate 15 in Southern
California's Mojave Desert. A gift shop at the base of the thermometer
stands near a commemorative plaque that describes the history of the
site. The two RV Gypsies have driven past this several times, but have
never stopped at the Gift Shop. Shame on them, especially since their
Christmas tree is a travel tree with unusual things from places they
have been!
The World's Tallest Thermometer is a landmark in Baker, California.
It is a steel electric sign that commemorates the weather record of
134 °F recorded in nearby Death Valley on July 10, 1913.
The sign weighs 76,812 pounds and is held together by 125 cubic yards
of concrete. It stands 134 feet tall and is capable of displaying a
maximum temperature of 134 °F, which is a reference to the temperature
record in Death Valley on July 10, 1913, according to history. No, the
two RV Gypsies never stopped in Death Valley for some reason, even though
they have driven past this in the past, because Lee Duquette said he
is not interested. |
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Below: Passing
through Primm, Nevada and Buffalo Bill's Casino. |
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Below: While driving through
Jean, Nevada on Interstate 15 in their RV (they could not stop), Karen
Duquette spotted seven towers of brightly painted rocks sitting in the
desert. The rock towers are at least 25 feet tall and are titled Seven
Magic Mountains, the work of Internationally renowned Swiss artist
Ugo Rondinone. More information can be found at https://sevenmagicmountains.com/ |
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Below: Karen Duquette photographed
an airplane flying low overhead as they approached Las Vegas, Nevada
and then she took a few photos on their way to the campground. |
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Below: The highway to and
through Las Vegas is always busy, but the two RV Gypsies' campground
was a few miles past the city, so traffic cleared up and the driving
was much more relaxing. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies
had to go find a part for the RV and while Lee Duquette was in the store,
Karen Duquette noticed some life-like figures, so she went
to investigate. When she got there she discovered that they moved and
talked. |
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If and when
Karen Duquette figures out how to post the video here, she will do so
in the future. |
