Monday, February 19, 2018

BAKERSFIELD

In the past, we have only used Bakerfield as a stopover.  Usually we stayed overnight in one of the Walmarts here.  We stopped for a couple of nights at Orange Grove a couple of times, but never went anywhere.


We have a car now!  That little car is such a convenience.  We can go anywhere and we have.  A little GPS and we have been all over.

We did not realize the population of Bakerfield is almost 350,000.   There are 4 Walmarts and 4 Walmart Neighborhood stores.  There are numerous high-end shopping centers as well.

We have been shopping several times.  We discovered that there is a Camping World and we found two things we have been looking everywhere for.  We found an "Extend a Stay" adapter so that we can move propane from a 30 lb. tank to the motorhome tank.  Never have to worry about running out of propane.  And we found a cat tent.

Zoe checks out her new tent and new bed.  It's too windy to play outside right now but we will soon.


We saw the movie "3 Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri".  The movie was fantastic.  Super intense but the acting was amazing.

We went to the zoo.  The California Living Museum is not that large but clean and well laid out.  The weather was perfect.

From tiny tortoises

To golden eagles

To beautiful mountain lions


In the end we will have been in Bakersfield, California for 9 days.

This park is obviously on everyone's route.  Every night it is full and 90% of them leave in the morning.


Zoe loves to sit at the window and watch the birds in the orange tree outside.




5 comments:

Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009 said...

We thought y'all had a car already. I think I am missing something.
Aren't cats such a hoot.

Rick and Kathy Rousseau said...

I remember when you had your Truck and Fifth Wheel. Thought that you would unhook to explore. Glad you are finally getting around to doing that now.
Be Safe and Enjoy!

It's about time.

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Jim and Sandie said...

Think you have a spam comment. Somehow I don't think you two have any marriage or relationship problems. lol I love the fact you are actually doing some exploring and enjoying the little car.

Wanderin' said...

Sounds like you've found a wonderful new place to check out. New places are great to explore.