Day 102 - USA Tour - Klamath Falls, OR

Sightseeing Mileage in Corvallis area: 43
Starting Mileage leaving Corvallis: 7940
Ending Mileage arriving Klamath Falls, OR: 8226
Miles Driven: 286
Avg. MPG: 7.1
Gas Price: $3.92--Roseburg, OR

Travel Day
Overnight: Klamath Fall, Oregon
Klamath Falls KOA

Today the terrain started out mostly flat. Then, we took Hwy 140 from Medford to Klamath Falls. It was very steep and yet very beautiful.

We stopped in Roseburg, OR, for lunch at a pizza joint. It was really good.

When we started up the mountains on Hwy 140, we saw several spots of lava flow throughout the woods. The one picture I have isn't the greatest, but you can get an idea of what we saw.



Upper Klamath Lake was at the bottom of the hill. And, it was a nice respite.



We swung into Klamath Falls with some pretty countryside.



Soon, we were at the KOA and got all set up.



Setting up was not a pleasant experience, however, as Dave was dodging swarms of fly-like bugs called Midges. They are skinnier than flies and are slightly green. You open your mouth and they fly in. You have to swat at the air violently to get them away from the door. But, there are hundreds at the door or on the side of the RV if you stop swatting for a second. They don't bite; they are just numerous.

We are here in Klamath Falls to visit with Dave's cousin, Dorothy (Dot) Hicks, and her husband, Dave (we'll call him DaveH). Dot's father was Dave's father's next-younger brother (whom we call "Uncle Pete").



Dave has not seen Dot in nearly 30 years. They were very close growing up. Dave met DaveH years ago when DaveH visited with Dave's sister, Bev, and her husband at that time, Donald, in San Diego. Dave, DaveH, and Donald were all in the Navy. Donald and DaveH taught some classes together. Then, years later, DaveH and Dot met at a Navy picnic when Dot was visiting with Bev.

Dot is also LD's Godmother. DaveH and Dot married in 1972 and lived in San Diego. So, we only saw them once after they were married. We left California in 1980.

Through the years, as so often happens, we lost touch. However, for the last couple of years, Dave and Dot have been emailing each other daily. So, we were anxious to see her again and to get to know Dave better.

Dot and DaveH are Amy Wright's parents. We visited Amy and her family while we were in Elma, WA. (See Day 97.)

DaveH and Dot wanted to take us out for dinner, so we changed out of our driving clothes and drove to their home. It's a lovely home in the hills above the city. After visiting for a while, we headed out to the Black Bear Diner. It was really good. And, the company was better.

After dinner, we headed back to their home and visited until late in the evening. So good to get re-acquainted. And, we had a great time being together, laughing and reminiscing.