Las Vegas and Home

 

We left Quartzsite around 9 on Sunday and had a nice leisurely drive to Vegas.  Our friends had given us the name of an RV park that was close to the freeway for easy off and on.  The GPS took us right to the spot without a hitch.  Was the typical park with the rigs slap dab together.  The positive was hook ups.  First time since we were in Quartzsite in December when Gary was sick.   

Whit and Rom (boyfriend) came over late that afternoon and took us out to dinner at the neighboring casino.  Had a great visit and we are impressed with Rom.  His parents were physicians in the Philippines,  but now that they are living in the United States are working as nurses in the hospital. 

• Monday Gary and I took off to get familiar with the city and hit a few hobby shops of course.  Also Rudy was out of dog food.  As we went a block down the road from the rv park, behold, another one more spacious and half the price.  Oh well next year we will be more savvy.  We were not too impressed with the city – just dry desert without much character.  Gorgeous buildings on the strip and then vacant lots next to them.

This was taken from Whit’s Moms condo.

Tuesday Whit came and we girls took off for the day to sight see and celebrate her birthday.  First off court house to take care of a ticket.  As we went thru the security area, I set the alarm off.  A rather  severe looking gentlemen asked me over to do the hand wan. Whit promptly said “What did you do Grandma, forget to take your belly button ring out”  He cracked up and sent us on our way.  She certainly takes after her Aunt Tawni in the sass department.

We took in several casinos on the strip, The Venetian and the Plazzio.  Very elegant and expensive shops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Had a nice lunch here and then off to see where she works.  Rom is also employed there and is going to school to become and Physical Therapy Tech.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whit is doing Mary Kay with her Mom so back to her condo for a meeting that evening.  Whit was recognized for her sales for the quarter.

It was so nice to be with her and be able to have a picture in my mind when we talk about things she is doing.

Left the next morning for home.  We stayed just outside of Reno and woke up to snow on all the hills around.  Had not planned to drive more than 6 hours, but with the threat of snow we did the 12 hour drive home from Reno.  Had snow flurries, but the roads were not bad.

Very good to be home.  Things were fine and the yard looked great thanks to our neighbor.

We are so grateful for this 5 months of rest and relaxation.  God has truly blessed us big.

The Last Ride

Today is our last day so we took off on a 30 mile loop leaving and returning to the motor home.  Had a few geo cashes in the GPS to look for on the way.  Also more pictures of flowers and blooms on cactus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  I am not sure what type of cactus the top one is, the bottom is a prickly pear.  In 2 more weeks I’m sure they will all be in bloom.

We were going thru a canyon that takes us to the Colorado River and thus the California line.  We got to the beginning and there were two ladies on quads stopped on the road.  They weren’t sure where this road would take them so we informed them of the loop and they decided to follow us.  Gary checked with them to make sure they had enough fuel.  The road was good but a little steep in some places so he advised them on how to put the quads in low range as they had no idea.  We decided that they probably were not too experienced.

Arrived at our geo cache, was fairly easy to find.  They were excited about the cache as had heard of them but didn’t realize what was involved in finding them  The ground was full of rocks and uneven of course.  One of the ladies was having difficulty walking and stated she wished she had her CANE. !! She is in need of double knee replacements.  Oh my goodness I thought, get her back on the quad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They were really good sports about all this and commented once that “this was exhilarating”

On the return loop we followed the freeway but did have to wander thru the hills.  These little roads were worse than the canyon road.  Pretty steep and loose rocks.  We held our breath as they followed us along.  They did get a little scared they said on a couple of the hills, but just went for it.  When we returned to the motor home, we stopped and chatted with them.  One of the ladies is 77 and the other 72 aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.  We told them they did GREAT .  Complained a little of sore thumbs – both have arthritis in their hands.  We exchanged emails, the  older one lives here year round.  So we promised to look them up next year.

Had our last campfire tonight and are ready and packed  to leave in the morning.  We had some noise in the pickup that sounded like we had snow tires on.  I was concerned of course as I have to drive the thing home.  Gary took it in and sure enough is was a wheel bearing on the right front.  So glad to have that fixed before we start.

Heading for Las Vegas tomorrow and will stay until Wednesday.  Looking forward to our visit with Whit. Staying at a nice RV park with HOOK UPS no less.  Has been 3 months since we have had power and water.  Plan on taking some nice long showers.

Pray for God’s blessing on our traveling.

Dome Rock

We left the long term area and are up in the desert with a view. We needed propane and dump so decided not to spend another $40 and headed for the 14 day free area. We look down on the town and the freeway so is lovely at night.  Rudy is not as happy as we are back to the larger rocks so is harder for him to get around.  We weren’t going to put our little room up but after a day, Gary decided to just put up half of it.  So we have an 8 x 8 instead of the 8 x 16.  Works out great, nice wind break, although we are thankful for the wind now as it has warmed up.  Makes a great little hobby room for him. 

 

 

 

 

 

We took a ride yesterday to check out the flowers.  Still a little early but did get some shots.

The fragrance is fabulous – can’t describe it other than a sweet sage.  Taking many deep breaths as we are riding.  Poor Rudy is not inclined to be in the sun.  Left him in the seat while we were taking pictures and looked over - didn’t see him as he was on the ground under a bush.  Took a dive off the seat to get out of the sun.  Poor guy – back seems to be ok.

It took the humming birds 2 days to find us. Have seen several gold finch, but not going to buy thistle seed for these guys will save it for the birds at home.

The weather has warmed up into the 80’s this week.  Main reason we decided to stay down a little longer especially after looking at the weather at home.  There is always a nice breeze so the motor home stays cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evening sunsets.

Will be enjoying the few days left we have in the desert.  Looking forward to being with family and friends again