Redding or bust

First stop Redding.  For those who have ever traveled Interstate 5, you'll know it's not the most scenic drive of the Golden State. I-5 begins at the SanYsidro  port of entry at the Mexico border. It continues north into Washington before ending at the Canadian border near Blaine Washington.  Obviously a massive highway construction project ...built in stages between the 1950'sand 1980's.  YIKES!!! We are older than most of the interstate.

 Trivia  question- What does this have to do with Redding you ask? The last segment of I-5 opened just north of Redding.   

While here we visited the world famous Subdial Bridge   The sundial bridge is a cantilever spar cable  stayed bridge.  This pedestrian/bicycle bridge crosses the Sacramento River. It's a working sundial and one of largest in the world, PST time. The gnomon' shadow is cast upon a large dial to the north of bridge. Ok...this trip is a vocabulary lesson.  ( Hope the grandkids are reading this.).  A Gnomon is the projecting piece on a sundial that shows the time by position of its shadow.  

This 700 foot bridge cost a mere $23.5 million.  No wonder we need to increase our fuel taxes. Definitely a work of art and engineering feat. 

We were lucky to stay st the Elks lodge.  A beautiful lodge RV park and had an awesome swimming pool, which came in handy as it was 105+.  Hot part of the journey 

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  1. RibonlynnJuly 10, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    Yay! You started your journey and you all look so happy! Have fun, love the info, look forward to more entries. Robin

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  2. UnknownJuly 11, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    You guys look so cute, HAPPY FACES, love it. On my way to work, remember that word, WORK! It's another hot one today...makes the almonds grow. Hope the wine is flowing every night, it still is here. Did not make it to the gym yesterday, maybe to HOT, not sure the motivation level way down. Going to go today for sure. Happy travels....Sue

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  3. kcorrieJuly 12, 2017 at 8:39 AM

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  4. kcorrieJuly 12, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    So excited for you! If you stop in Salem and have time, go to Silver Falls State Park. Very impressive waterfalls.

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  5. Sherri FosseJuly 12, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    Once you get past Yreka, the scenery is beautiful!!! - Sherri

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