September 30 - October 8: Las Vegas

About Vegas, They say 'What Happens Here, Stays Here" .....  I think they are talking about your money.  If you happen to gamble, most will leave their money in Vegas. We've been here before, but I can say that this time we left with $30.00 more than we had when we arrived.  At one point we were up a little over $180, but with a few days left we had to slide the money back into those machines.   We stay at Sam's Town Casino RV Park on Boulder Hwy.  That's about 7 miles from the Las Vegas Strip where the big Casinos are located. Sam's Town runs a free bus/shuttle to the strip, so we did take advantage of the ride.

You don't see this speed limit too often

Inside Sam's Town Casino

No shortage of places to gamble

This Wheel was taller than most of the buildings

We watch on TV the show Pawn Stars, so had to visit their shop.. None of the "Stars" were in and the shop looked like a pawn shop... actually not too impressive - they had a  big parking lot.

We saw this cruising on the interstate at about 65 MPH.... Original engine?

Hoover Dam - This is a most impressive Dam and area. Lake Mead was formed as water backed up when the dam was completed.  The Colorado River was tamed and provides water to millions as a result of this and a few other dams on the river.  Probably one of the most important projects ever undertaken.

This bridge was added in recent years to divert traffic from the dam.  Pic taken standing on the dam.

Views in Dam area

Lake Mead was formed when the Dam water was backed up

These stairs led to the entrance to the Dam visitor center.  In order to enter, we had to go through a security checkpoint, just like the airport.  I always carry a small knife on my key chain, so I could not enter unless I got rid of the knife. I wouldn't do that, and the walk back to where we parked the truck was a very long way, uphill.  We left without getting in the visitor center... I guess my 1" blade was pretty intimidating to those guards carrying 9mm hand guns.  Federal Government common sense?  I could do more damage with my ball point pen........


 

We had a good time in Vegas, and with another $30 in our pockets we're heading to Arizona.....