We made it to Vegas

There is so much to see and do in Vegas that I know we haven't seen or done much of it at all.

Both Ian and I have never been to Vegas and we feel we should come back "kidless" or bring a sitter with us...hint hint,  to fully see Vegas as there is a lot you can't do with kids. I am still amazed every time we walk through a casino that it's OK for them to be in there so long as they don't loiter around or touch anything...which of course Sierra had to touch just once!!! The security guard yelled at her but that was it.

Ian actually won $400 after playing for the first time at the Casino tonight with Jay and spending only $35.00 of our own money but as he played some more he ended up leaving with $200. Still not bad for an evening of entertainment and FREE drinks while you gamble!

We did walk the strip,

The girls really wanted to go on the Gondolas but when we found out it was
$16 each and no discount for kids...we didn't. $64 for a 10-13 minute ride!
Can you say RIP off!!! And they were busy. People are crazy!!!

 

Sierra loved all the statues and wanted to have her picture taken beside MANY of them!

This was right beside the Circus Circus KOA we stayed at.

Street entertainment at it's best :) My little dancing queen.

ate at a family favourite the Rainforest Cafe,

played at Adventurdome,

enjoyed the pool,

Fremont St,

saw a mini free circus,

did a bit of shopping,

celebrated Easter

 

Poor Ian can't have Nerds anymore...if only they would make them sugar free!
It's amazing how much more sugar free stuff there is here in the States
but no nerds so far.

and toured Hoover Dam and Lake Mead area which I will save for their own post!

I am about Vegas'd out and am ready to move on to some more quite, calm, peaceful and more natural surroundings. Until my Hoover Dam post...enjoy these pics from our trip on the strip!

Warm welcome wishes to GARY & NANCY. Thanks for joining us on our journey!

More Area 51 fun

We woke up early this morning and headed for Groom Lake which is in Area 51 and is off limits. The unmarked road was about 2 km's from Horneys where we were camping.

 The road heading to Groom Lake is abut 25 km's of a dusty, dirty gravel road. 

It was surprisingly smooth though. We assume the dust is there so the base can get a heads up that someone is on their way towards them. Rumor has it by the time you enter the road, and drive the 25km's, the base knows everything about you.

We found a few spots that would have been great to camp at as well along Groom Lake Road so if we were to ever travel here again, we would stay here for sure. 

We had turned into the road last night after visiting the "white mailbox" but since we had the trailer on at that point we didn't want to venture down and find out the area was too small turn turn around in.

As we pulled up to the beginning of the base road there are sensors to detect movement. 

You are welcome to  walk around here so long as you do not cross the line. There are red marked poles to show you the line but they are spread out and you don't want to make the mistake of walking on the wrong side of the line! From what Ian tells me the "Camo dudes" will make a visit if you get too close and will pop in to see you if you are camping too near. For us, they drove part way to meet us in their truck, sat and watched for a while then left. 

Ian said they would come around and sit ontop of the hill and look down and sure enough they did.

Ian did manage to get out and I got a couple pictures from the safety and security of the truck.

Then off we went, back down the 25KM's of dirt road 

Cattle crossing

The road is in open range area so don't be surprised
to see a few cattle walk by

to load up the trailer and head to Las Vegas!

Some scenery along the way

Ian at the sign for the Extraterrestrial Highway

Welcome wishes to Jackie and meadowsh for following our blog...even though their family I am so glad they are following along :)