Leaving Las Vegas

 

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Most people that come to Las Vegas lose money at the casinos. We came to Las Vegas and spent our money on fixing the A/C in the motorhome (thanks again Johnnie Walker RVs for taking such good care of us), putting new tires and new brakes on the Saturn, registering both vehicles, and getting new drivers licenses (don’t get me started about the Nevada DMV; there were perks to So Cal).

While we were in Vegas, we enjoyed visiting with family. My Mom is doing well after her hip replacement surgery. Thank you everyone for your good wishes and support.

While we were there, we took a drive down to Lake Mead. Since the Hoover Dam was built we have seen both the highest level at the lake (1983) and the lowest level. Back in 1983, Mike filled sandbags as part of the National Guard to protect property around the river. It’s really depressing to see the lake levels so low now.
 

 

We also went to the National Atomic Testing Museum. Lots of interesting facts about the atomic testing and area 51. We know of one person who used to work there, but since he was debriefed (i.e. flashy thingy), he has no recollection of it.

 

It was in the triple digits while we were in Vegas (the car thermometer read 124 degrees F one day). We went to Mike’s brother’s house in Blue Diamond to help fix his car and beat some of the heat. I took some pictures from Cliff's property. The burros get pretty bold in the heat of the summer and come right down into town. They have also learned how to turn on the outside faucets. Cliff has had to remove the faucet handles, because they turn them on but don’t have enough manners to turn them off after they are finished drinking.

 

 

We are now heading north towards Utah. Goodbye Las Vegas, for now.