Wed, 6/8/11:


KOA, Laughlin, NV, to Arizona Charlie’s Casino & RV Park, Las Vegas, NV:  Really hated leaving the Avi Casino and RV Resort.  It’s out in the middle of the desert, miles from the cacophony of the Laughlin strip, right on the pristine Colorado River, and we had all the privileges of the resort.  Peaceful and quiet.  . Anyway, we left around 11:00.  Short drive, so Mike drove all the way.  Left the Colorado River valley and climbed up over the mountains.  Temperature dropped 10 degrees. Took I95 north through a high valley with mountains all around.  Drove over some more mountains and then down into Las Vegas.  The park we’re staying in is quite nice.  We were set up by 2:00 and then just relaxed for a while outside.  We were finally able to put the awning out and it was quite comfortable in the shade.  Around 5:00 we headed to the Las Vegas strip.  What a place!  We drove all the way down to the old part of the strip, parked, and walked around Fremont St. which is a covered pedestrian mall and they have light shows on the ceiling at night.  Had dinner at Tony Roma’s, played some slots, and then went out for the 8:00 show.  Quite impressive.  Then drove back down the main strip which is quite different at night with all the lights.  Amazing really.  Back to our park and crashed.  95 today.

Over the mountains again

Started seeing these cactus-looking trees.  Not sure what they are.

Our site--we actually have some grass!

Fremont St. Pedestrian Mall--Las Vegas

Light show on the ceiling of the pedestrian mall.
Fremont Street, Las Vegas