Early risers today as we set off to see Hoover Dam and the West rim of the Grand canyon. They picked us up at 6:15am, even Las Vegas was quiet at that time, who would have thought. We headed south west through what quickly turned to desert and open space. The reason most people live in Vegas area is for the national parks close by. At Hoover Dam we had to get checked by police as it is a popular target for bad people wanting to create havoc. They had some crazy a...

Yesterday was spent travelling again, 2 flights to get us to Las Vegas. Arrived late at night so night sky was lit up drawing us in like moths. After checking in we hit the sack. After dad ringing at 8:30am to see if we were awake (which we were not) we hit The Strip. Breakfast at Maccas and then some walking. Started at The Venetian with canals, bridges and a fake sky ceiling. We were offered a discount on a gondola ride, but telling her we did it in Venice she ...