Because we stayed an extra day in Yosemite to change the car over, we are now driving in one day to Las Vegas via Death Valley. In the morning we drove through Yosemite over the Tioga Pass which was quite windy (as in lots of curves, not lots of wind!), and provided some pretty amazing views. We also saw the first signs of snow on some of the hi...

We woke up the next morning and we were hungry again. I had read good things about the breakfast buffet at the Flamingo so we went to eat there. Again great food...great price. This even had a beautiful setting. You sit looking out at waterfalls and live flamingos. The sun was shining and it was hot as hell so thats really all that mattered to m...

I arrived in Vegas and checked into the Imperial Palace. Doug is a great friend of mine and I was his best man in the wedding. My parents came down for it as did many family friends for this event. Getting to see my parents for a couple days was a treat, and a nice break from work. The wedding was beautiful, there wasn't dry eye in the house. Th...

Finally what I have been waiting for! Sin City of Las Vegas. We take off early and head to Vegas through the desert. And I have to say some parts of the desert were quite a view. It is a 5 hours something drive from LA. We made a stop on the way in this shabby small town with a huge thermameter. I am sure you have seen it in loads of Hollywood m...