Reno — Day Off
Time with Karen, Z06 Serviced at Champion Chevrolet
Day 27 — a rare rest day. After 26 days on the road, Ray took a day off in Reno.
Day 27 was a rest day — the first real break in 26 days of driving.
Reno was home base for Ray and Karen. After nearly four weeks on the road, spending the day with his fiancée was long overdue. Karen had been following the trip from home, keeping up with the journal entries and cheering Ray on from a distance.
The Z06 was due for service — Champion Chevrolet in Reno handled the oil change and inspection. The car had been performing flawlessly, but regular maintenance was part of the plan.
A visit to see Blitzen — Ray's canine pal who was in training at kennels in the area. Even on a road trip across all 50 states, some things don't change.
Photos from the Day
The Importance of Rest Days
A 63-day road trip covering 22,796 miles requires more than just driving. Rest days — rare as they were — allowed Ray to catch up on sleep, handle logistics, service the car, and reconnect with the people he loved.
Reno was a natural rest stop: it was home, Karen was there, and the Z06 needed attention. Tomorrow, the road would call again — Route 50, 'The Loneliest Road in America,' was waiting.