After touring Carson City, we stopped in the old mining town of Virginia City on our way to the Reno Airport to fly to Las Vegas. We left the cool mountain mornings and highs in the low 80s for the extremes of 115 with lows in the 90s --- the 90s!!! Of course Vegas is in the desert, but you'd never know it with the hordes of people and gigantic hotels and casinos at every turn. As I have relatives in Vegas, Mona and I have been several times. Mom and Pop hadn't been since the 1960s so it was drastically different, and Doug's family had never been.
We stayed at Paris Las Vegas on the Strip, and given the heat and the crowds, I think it was a little overwhelming for some. I "assured" Mom that I could double or triple her money in the casino, so for a 25% cut, she gave me $50 to gamble with. I have proof that I won at roulette and tripled her investment.
We only had the one day which I think was long enough for everyone to get a taste of what Vegas is like. It's better to come when it's not so blazing hot. Mona and I were able to have breakfast with my family while we were here and are continuing our vacation in Oregon for another week, but this is the end for everyone else as they fly back east. It's been a great family vacation with lots of great memories. Safe travels home.
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