Thursday October 12th 2017

It was in the low 40s inside the motorhome at seven thrity this morning. That is big change from the last few weeks at lower altitude. It was a nice fall day with a high temperature around 70.

One of the unique forms of accommodations here at the Williams Circle Pines KOA.

I got a good nights sleep once I got used to the highway noise. Interstate 40 is within sight from my campsite and the railroad tracks are on the other side of the Interstate. Road and train noises don’t bother me as long as I know what they are. The wind noise and occasional coyote calls at the last campground were more disturbing.

This morning I drove into the town of Williams primarily to find out where a gas station is located to fill up the RV tomorrow morning. There is a couple of viable options two exists down the highway from my location. I also drove through historic Williams AZ. Located on old route 66, it is called the gateway to the grand canyon. I didn’t stop anywhere but it looked like a very tourist focused town. The reason I didn’t stop was a continuation of yesterdays annoyances. This time the low tire pressure light in my car came on. The tires all look fine. I think it’s a cooler temperature and higher altitude thing. I’ve put air in all the tires and will check them again in the morning.

During the rest of the day at the campground I got a few chores done and took a couple of walks around the place. This campground has a little bit of everything from RV sites to cabins. The most interesting accommodations are the six tee pees. They seem to be very popular. The park had a lot of turn over today. During the middle of the day it looked like it was going to be empty tonight. By three in the afternoon there was a steady line of arrivals.

I understand this is Fall Break in Arizona. Apparently the schools have a weeks vacation during the week of Columbus day.  I know about Spring Break, but when did Fall Break become part of the lexicon?  In my day we only got a few scattered days between the start of school and Christmas. (End Geezer Speak) That explains all the school age kids at the park. Before I learned about the school holiday I was very confused about the large number of kids running around the campground. My only question is why weren’t there similar school vacation revelers at the last campground nearer Phoenix.