Las Vegas – The Long West Coast Summer Trip.

Day 11 and ready to leave, after the first three days taking care of repairs and suffocating in the extreme heat. Deidre’s arrival got me a perfect guide and amazing nights in Sin City. The sphere done right , talked with a robot , saw a 16K movie , made us feel we’re in a giant spaceship floating over the desert and in the oceans. What a trip !Jimmy Kimmels comedy club was fun, the high roller gave us an amazing view of the city and the sphere. wow! Great dinners taught us hype isn’t everything, oriental foods stole the show for us. Momofuku is prime , what a view and what delisciuos food!! closing out with a much self hyped magic show by Chriss Angel, a bit dated but very personable Angel! ready for nature and some great National Parks, ZION here we come!

Great girlfriend , never complaints!! oops going to get in trouble!

Zion National Park is a breathtaking sanctuary of towering red cliffs, lush forests, and meandering rivers. Hiking trails wind through the dramatic landscape, leading to iconic landmarks such as Angel’s Landing and the Narrows. Visitors can revel in the park’s serene beauty, explore its diverse flora and fauna, and witness the awe-inspiring vistas that have captivated travelers for generations. Zion National Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, beckoning all to discover its timeless splendor.

Road to Virgin !

When in Vegas its hard to zoom out and look at this tiny speck in the desert with all its lights , excesses and glitter, incredible talent, self importance and sadness as anything but all there is in Nevada. But …. drive 20 minutes west and start your driving , biking, climbing and hiking loop in Red Rock Canyon Conservation area. After showing your National Park Pass you enter the rocky desert with towering mountain facades, perfect for rock climbing and spectacular photos. Dry but colorfull bushes , so different from anything out east, cover the bone dry desert floor. Parched riverbeds waiting for much needed rain. Tortoises, rabbits, Burros and wild horses are roaming fast and real slow. arriving at 6:30 the sun is just over the hills and lights up the place. Gorgeous and worth the early wake up. Its quiet in the park and I’m first with some brave and strong bikers overtaking me on the down hill. After the 15 mile loop and many stops I find the metropolis of “Blue Diamond”

Blue Diamond,

Elevation………………….High

Occupants………………..Few

Burro’s………………..?

Now this town has a Post Office, sherrifs office in the convenience store and , no kidding the best breakfast place within 200 miles.

Coffee and avocado toast for breakfast , homemade everything , to die for!

Back to the RV, as the sun keeps on rising so does the temperature , 108 today . inside from 10-4 .

Yuca

sky

Self portrait

What else is there to do in Vegas but shelter from the heat???

O… there are the casino’s, shows, magicians, lights, ferris wheel and incredible shopping , if you have the big bucks !

Thats For the next one!