Vegas and Trip Home

To break up the long drive back to Phoenix, we stayed one night in Las Vegas.  We didn't win big at the casino (you have to play in order to win, and we can think of better ways to spend our hard-earned cash).  But it wasn't too hot outside at night so we joined the throngs of people meandering around the Strip.

This morning we drove over the Hoover Dam.  We just had to pull over to take some photos of the nearly complete Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.  The immense concrete and steel structure practically dwarfs the dam (which is still pretty impressive).  When completed, it will allow folks to bypass the Hoover Dam entirely.  I have always wanted to tour the inner workings of the dam, but it was too crowded today so we'll have to come back some other time.  With the bypass open, the Visitor Center will probably be less crowded as well.

The Hoover Dam

The almost-complete Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

And that's it for the great California Road adventure.  We had a wonderful trip, but it is always good to come home!