Adventure
by Zia ~ January 3rd, 2006. Filed under: Travel.Of COURSE I ignored rain warnings and left a day later than I should have. I-5 was closed between Yreka and somewhere in Oregon, and traffic was diverted through Route 97. Which goes over the mountains and into the woods and deep into a penetrating freeze. The entire traveling population in the Western U.S. was creeping over icy roads at about 15 miles per hour.
In short, it was an adventure. I ended up staying overnight in Bend, and then heading straight up to 84 because all the other roads required chains over high mountain passes.
And you know what? Phooey to all you who complain about taxes. There were state police officers helping people with their chains, constantly updated road advisories, and snow plows out at 11 at night. I love this country.