Took the scenic route into Vegas, through the Valley of Fire:
Another red sandstone park, this one the first state park set up in Nevada. Wonderful vistas and winding roads. Sure beat the freeway! Saw lots more wildlife in this less traveled byway.
Then toured the Hoover Dam. Well worth the detour, learned so much about the power of water to generate electricity. You could just feel the power!
And then on to Las Vegas. My first time here and man, is it over the top! Like Times Square on steroids! Every conceivable type of person, place and animal! Checked out the "A Sense of Place" exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. It was a small exhibit but had some fantastic Monets and Hockneys. Had a lovely dinner at Roy's (Hawaiian fusion cuisine) and then just joined the multitudes of people as they cruised the strip. Ended the night at the Bellagio outdoor water show.
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