We had 7 days to pack in a whole lot of miles... We had to pass over the Hoover Dam and that was a sight to behold.
Sometime ago we watched a documentary on the building of this incredible structure so were keen to see it in person. Like most things you see, it exceeded our expectations. It was Veterans Day so was hugely busy so we could not tour the dam as the queues were so long. The glitz was Las Vegas...interesting place day and night. One day and night was plenty when you have kids.
Our RV park was right off the main drag so we were able to come and go. Night time was the best. We went into the main casinos primarily to see the incredible things money can buy...like fake ceilings painted to look like cloudy skies so it seems like daylight anytime of the day.
Mind boggling and mind numbing. No gambling at all for us just looking and looking. Nick and I had a 12.00 pm curfew so we couldn't stay out all night...kids they spoil all your fun. The best part of this stage of our RV week would have to be the Death Valley and the Sequoia Trees.
We drove through Death Valley on a beautiful sunny day. Rachel was driving and had some hairy times in the mountains either side of the valley. The scenery was stunning. Give me nature any day. It was memorable to say the least. The best part about camping in out of the way parks is the next morning. When you drive in at night you don't really know where you are and what is surrounding you.
Getting up in the morning before sunrise is my favourite time...me time. I arose to the soft hues of the mountains surrounding the camp site...how wonderful. Watching the sun rise slowly across the mountains then touch the prairie...bliss. Better than the glitz of Las Vegas.
Onto the Sequioas. Driving into the National Park where these trees were was not easy. To start with our RV was toooo big to go up the mountains so we had to camp half way up and could not see the General Sherman tree.
We shared our campsite with bears so all food inside and outside had to be placed in special bear bins if you were not near your tent or van. Yes they open doors and windows. Even deodorants, shampoos etc, were delicious to the bears.
The next morning after an exhilarating hike up the mountain we set off to another entrance to the park that would take our van right to the Giant Sequioas. They are huge!!!! The General Grant tree was there and very few people so it was a very peaceful site to visit. Magnificent, amazing, awesome...... we had a fantastic time there and there also was snow again..
We had to return our van the next day. It was like leaving our second home. ...but San Francisco beckoned.
Sometime ago we watched a documentary on the building of this incredible structure so were keen to see it in person. Like most things you see, it exceeded our expectations. It was Veterans Day so was hugely busy so we could not tour the dam as the queues were so long. The glitz was Las Vegas...interesting place day and night. One day and night was plenty when you have kids. 
Our RV park was right off the main drag so we were able to come and go. Night time was the best. We went into the main casinos primarily to see the incredible things money can buy...like fake ceilings painted to look like cloudy skies so it seems like daylight anytime of the day. 
Mind boggling and mind numbing. No gambling at all for us just looking and looking. Nick and I had a 12.00 pm curfew so we couldn't stay out all night...kids they spoil all your fun. The best part of this stage of our RV week would have to be the Death Valley and the Sequoia Trees. 
We drove through Death Valley on a beautiful sunny day. Rachel was driving and had some hairy times in the mountains either side of the valley. The scenery was stunning. Give me nature any day. It was memorable to say the least. The best part about camping in out of the way parks is the next morning. When you drive in at night you don't really know where you are and what is surrounding you. 
Getting up in the morning before sunrise is my favourite time...me time. I arose to the soft hues of the mountains surrounding the camp site...how wonderful. Watching the sun rise slowly across the mountains then touch the prairie...bliss. Better than the glitz of Las Vegas. 
Onto the Sequioas. Driving into the National Park where these trees were was not easy. To start with our RV was toooo big to go up the mountains so we had to camp half way up and could not see the General Sherman tree. 
We shared our campsite with bears so all food inside and outside had to be placed in special bear bins if you were not near your tent or van. Yes they open doors and windows. Even deodorants, shampoos etc, were delicious to the bears. 
The next morning after an exhilarating hike up the mountain we set off to another entrance to the park that would take our van right to the Giant Sequioas. They are huge!!!! The General Grant tree was there and very few people so it was a very peaceful site to visit. Magnificent, amazing, awesome...... we had a fantastic time there and there also was snow again.. 
We had to return our van the next day. It was like leaving our second home. ...but San Francisco beckoned.
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