Lincoln, Ne

Another 630 miles down today. Had a great breakfast at the LaQuinta, before heading out around 7:15am. We have stayed here once before, and find this is probably the best hotel breakfast around. It's pretty much a buffet with both hot and cold foods, fruits, waffle makers, breads, etc. See the photos for the setup. No problem coming over the Rockys today. While there is some snow on the ground at the higher elevations, there will need to be a lot more to put more water into Lake Powell this spring. Last I checked, Lake Powell was dropping a foot a week. There are only two boat launch ramps available right now, and I believe after another 7' drop of water, down to one ramp, which will be out of the water with about a 15' drop in water. Glad we got to Lake Powell again last October. Saw that there is a brand new Drury Inn in downtown Lincoln, Ne, so decided to stop here for the night. As I mentioned a few weeks ago coming out, we just learned of these hotels from Rosanne's best friend. Between 5:30p-7p they serve a meal, free to guests. And it's not bad. They rotate the menu through three meals I believe. Coming out it was also a Wednesday, so we had the same menu this evening. Pulled Pork, dinner rolls to make sliders, coleslaw, baked beans, hot dogs, mac & cheese, tortilla chips, nacho cheese, salad, sodas and then each guest also gets three coupons for alcohol. (Beer, wine, other liquor). The hotel cost is comparable with other mid-range hotels. Maybe a little higher. But when you consider the cost of eating supper out, that hotel cost is more than offset! No photos of the evening meal here, but think of a classy bar/restaurant with a buffet. This Drury Inn, like the other, also had a nice pool and hot tub. 478 miles left to get home tomorrow.Read more