SATURDAY, 26 May:
This is parade day in downtown Bishop. We have gone occasionally, but usually we get out of town at least for the morning, by going up into the Eastern Sierras, or visiting another neighboring attraction. This year we opted to visit the Laws Railroad Museum which is located just East of Bishop.
We first had breakfast at The Village, which is located North of the Fairgrounds, in a cottage at the corner of See Vee Ln. and U.S. Rte. 395. We all enjoyed our choices which were very tasty and large portions.
We spent about two hours roaming the grounds of the Laws Railroad Museum.
It consists of authentic buildings, relocated here from their original sites throughout the Owens Valley, are filled with objects of antiquity.
I got a kick out of the display of a lady getting a perm.
There is also quite a display of the rock crushing equipment in the late 1800. I had a good time wandering around and investigating and photographing some of this equipment.
The bottle collection was interesting also. There was a collection of CocaCola bottles which had stamped in the glass the location of where the CocaCola was produced.
I found this colorful lizard as well.
Finally it was time to return to the Mule Days activities.
It consists of authentic buildings, relocated here from their original sites throughout the Owens Valley, are filled with objects of antiquity.
I got a kick out of the display of a lady getting a perm.
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| A DATE FOR A HAIRDO |
There is also quite a display of the rock crushing equipment in the late 1800. I had a good time wandering around and investigating and photographing some of this equipment.
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| SALOON |
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| A GAS STATION IN THE EARLY 1900s |
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| DECAYING WHEEL |
Finally it was time to return to the Mule Days activities.
The wind had been blowing all day, and there were some rain clouds in the area. We ate once again at the Fairgrounds food court. Most of us enjoyed another Indian Taco. We went to the opening of the evening show, but after about 30 minutes it started to rain. Rather than get cold and wet we returned to the tack stall and called it a day. After rounding up all our gear we bid all farewell and safe travels home, we headed back to Big Pine and prepared for our departure on Sunday for home.
SUNDAY, 27 May:
We were off about 0700 for home. The drive down US 395 was smooth and pleasant. The traffic picked up once we merged with I-15, but all went well. We were home a little after 1300.
Once again we enjoyed our trip to Mule Days. The morning hikes in the foothills outside of Big Pine were a nice treat. As always it is wonderful getting together with Tina and Justin, and all of our Mule Days acquaintances. This trip was made nicer due to the cool weather that we encountered. We are planning to return next year as it will be the 50th!! (My first was the 25th)
love the hair do day. When I became a hair dresser in the late 60 early 70 would see one of those it was a good laugh. Didn't have to use it out of style.:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun trip.