Day 2: Reno to Wells (Nevada is huge, btw)

Today was a harrowing day. We started our day with a big breakfast with Lisa and were on the road by 10:30. We made some serious progress on I-80 through Nevada. It's mostly flat and empty freeway so there's little to slow you down.



We made it to Battle Mountain before we had to make a stop. First Geevee fought to stay awake and cried. Then Tessa started to get cranky and whiny, and had a huge accident which she neglected to tell us about. Then both kids were screaming as we pulled into the dodgy truck stop. Today was a challenge for both of us as parents trying to keep both kids entertained and happy while still making progress. Jess would like to add: "I've been pooped on, puked on, spit on, and peed on several times today."




After a quick milk and cookie break we got back on the road with the intent of driving the last 2 hours to Wells. We made it, but barely. Tessa had yet to take a nap and was beyond crabby. Geevee was passed out for the first hour but was thoroughly unimpressed with the last painfully long hour. We did, at last, discover the magic of the aquarium feature on the Finding Nemo DVD. At least our sense of humor is still intact.


Wells was pretty much as we imagined it: a strip of hotels and a gas station/casino/restaurant. At least the pool was open and now we have free internet. Now we're off to sleep before we are in the car again. Good night.