Part 1: Days 8 - 10
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| A C-54 on display between the Travis Commissary and Exchange. |
Our first stop was the Commissary to restock our fresh food items. We were surprised to see a C-54 Skymaster former transport plane on display out front.
It was Sunday. The office was closed, so we stopped at the bulletin board to pick up our registration packet and park information.
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| Site #25 was a back-in end spot. |
We made reservations a week ago. We had to adjust our travel schedule to get a spot at this popular military RV park. In addition to sites with full hookups for $22 a night, they have dry RV and tent sites. We stayed at the Travis Air Force Base FamCamp for three nights.
November 12: On the second day we relaxed and I did a load of laundry. You know you are staying on a military base when you are awakened in the morning with Reveille, everyone stands in respect for the National Anthem at quitting time, and you are lulled to sleep at night with Taps.
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| Wayne kicking back at Site #25 listening to C-17s and C-5s in the traffic pattern. |
November 13: On the third day, we walked to the Exchange to pick up a few items. One purchase was a smoke alarm for our bedroom. The built-in one on the kitchen ceiling goes off every time we use the oven, or cook something that creates steam. It really needed to be replaced. While we were there, we stopped at the Food Court to treat ourselves to an early dinner at Arby's. We like our camp cooking, but an occasional restaurant meal is a nice change of pace.
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| The laundry room at the Travis FamCamp. |
I bought new towels and cloths and washed them at home, but they were still bleeding red. Along with my darks, I had enough for a load.
I was surprised the machines used only credit cards. I carry quarters, but using a card is easier. I've also seen machines that use a smart phone app. Laundry has entered the digital age. -- Wayne and Margy
Trip Mileage Log
Leg - 46 miles
Total - 903 miles
You have much fun!
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ReplyDeleteI've not used a pay washing machine in forever but had no idea that they had ones that took ccs. I guess that makes sense. Looks like a lovely park! I know our Air force beach park is reserved for those in the military/retired/exmilitary and it's lovely, our neighbor gets in a lottery for one of their all summer spots.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly stay at a variety of places--that's how I would do it, too! It's amazing how credit cards are used these days. Here in New Zealand (the land of the first debit card!) we can donate to charities at the check out stand by swiping your card.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
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Looks warm there with Wayne sitting outside in his shorts. Happy travelling.
ReplyDeleteWe have friends who are retired military and have talked about how they enjoyed staying on base campgrounds, but I never thought about hearing reveille and taps ... that’s pretty cool! Sure looks like a great spot and a good trip.
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