Dull(ish) day - Day 9!

Hello friends!

These past few days have taken a lot out of me.  I'm happy to report that I've weathered the worst part of my cold, and  I think I'm on the up swing! Woohoo!  Just in time for Sequoia National Park (and possibly Yosemite National Park).

Anyway, before we ventured out on our trip today, we poked around Las Vegas a tiny bit more.

I must admit I wasn't the happiest camper after our "night on the town" last night.  I was less than impressed with Vegas.  I know, I know!  You're probably thinking "she didn't go into a casino..." but really folks, I could care less about gambling.  My whole fascination with Las Vegas centers around the bright lights (one of the reasons I'm in love with state fairs and amusement parks).  Yes, Las Vegas Blvd has plenty of lights, but I just wasn't impressed. 

It wasn't until this morning, when we stumbled upon Fremont Street, that I realized why my expectations lie flat on the floor.   This is going to sound silly, but my whole image of Las Vegas originated in 1987 after seeing this video:


  
Heh. I was only 6 years old, but I loved loved loved the lights. I had to see them for myself!!  And I did!  Only it wasn't at night, and they weren't lit up... and U2 was nowhere in sight!   BUT it was still fabulous (to me), and I'm glad I saw it.

Here are a few shots from my trip down Fremont Street:

 

Above:  Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

Following our early morning adventure in Vegas,  we hit the road headed to Tulare, CA.  Unfortunately, there wasn't much to see along the way except desert, desert and more desert.   Here was our route for Day 9:

Day 9: Las Vegas, NV to Tulare, CA
Maps courtesy of maps.google.com

We hit Tulare, CA around 7pm (Pacific).  Mom and Dad went next door to grab a bite, but I didn't want anymore fast / greasy restaurant food.  When asked what I *would* eat,  I requested a peanut butter-banana sandwich and goldfish crackers.  My parents delivered (as always): 

 Above:  My first "home cooked" meal in 9 days!! Yum!

Alight, I'm going to bed, folks!  The bed is calling.  Til' Tomorrow!