Day 26 - Ontario, CA to Barstow, CA

I apologize for the HUGE gap in my blog. I will attempt to begin again today and work my way back so that it is complete.

I left the Red Roof Inn at about 1:00 p.m., stopped to gas up and headed up I10 to I15 North towards Barstow/Las Vegas. The day started out overcast and cool in Ontario with a light mist in the air. As I headed up into the mountains, the mist turned to light rain but on the downward leg, the sun came out and everything dried out and the sky turned bright blue with puffy white clouds.

I pulled into Barstow about 90 minutes after I left Ontario. Today was an intentionally short drive day to help catch up on my rest from the previous week. Barstow is an older, high desert town and today was windy with dust and sand blowing everywhere.

Since Barstow is known for its outlet malls, I thought it might be worth a look. I saw a sign that advertised "Canon Outlet Store" and my eyes lit up. But search as I might... it was not to be found.... victim of the economy I suppose.

I found an old, local restaurant, The "Original Bun Boy", located right on historic Route 66. Had a burger and fries and just enjoyed the local atmosphere. Headed back to the hotel and put my feet up for a night of much needed rest. Tomorrow... heading towards Arizona and the Grand Canyon.

Till the next time...