To Hell and Back

In more ways than one.

Hell #1

First I'd like to say we are having severe difficulties with getting online. So If we seem to be ignoring you.... well, we may be, but it's most likely our internet connection.


Hell #2

We are also having problems with our water heater. It started while we were in Lassen and we were forced to take cold showers- YUCK!! Fortunately, I have some tools with me and diagnosed a bad gas valve. Fortunately, there was an RV parts house in Redding with my unit in stock. Fortunately, the mechanic on duty found the same problem and replaced the valve for us, and sure enough, it works again.

We are now 30 miles north of Klamath Falls, OR. Unfortunately the water heater isn't working. WAH!

Hell #3

Bumpass Hell to be exact. Don't blame me for this- I didn't name the place. It is actually a lovely hike in Lassen which terminates in a spot full of steam vents, bubbling boiling mud pools, and fumaroles. Here's a picture of Bumpass himself.

My back was still in spasms but it was a fairly easy hike and well worth it. Plus my Susie carried the heavier pack. Not to mention, now the spasms have subsided. Here's what a pool of boiling mud looks like-

Lassen was nice, but we couldn't stay as long as we wanted without hot water for a shower. I know Peggy would agree with us on this one. We're spoiled Glampers now. Although, when Hell looks like this, it'd be nice to stay awhile.

So, we're on our way to Bend tomorrow to see if we can get the heater fixed. With a little luck, we'll have better internet in the future also. I'll let you know.

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