From St George Utah
To visit friends in
Henderson Nevada
Distance traveled: 135
miles
I
was not planning a long distance drive today, only a 2 hour drive to Las Vegas
so I used the morning to do some work on my notes and my pictures.
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| Interstate 15 driving south from St George Utah |
The
drive south from St George was spectacular.
The mountain pass was just awesome.
The speed limit was posted at 50 MPH which I followed but I was
surprised at the number of people passing me doing well over that. The winding roads and sharp curves to me,
seemed to really need the slower speed to travel them safely. Plus, how can you enjoy such a view when
driving so fast that all your concentration is on the road. I guess when you see this scene every day
some people become jaded and do not see the beauty before them in the rush to
get where they are going. I find that
sad, here is such a gift for the senses and so many overlook it or take it for
granted.
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| Nevada - desert, cactus and mountains |
This
short drive covered 3 states. I stated
in Utah, crossed into Arizona for a short while and then I was in Nevada. Once in the valley it was all expansive desert
vistas. Tumble weed and desert grasses
and tall cactuses all against the backdrop of distant mountains. My eyes get fooled by the distances, what
looks like a gravel pile of rocks is really a far off tall mountain.
I
passed several Casinos; well that is what this area is known for right? Then there was the exit for Las Vegas. I drove in on the road past the race track
and the army base and then stopped at Sam’s club for gas and some
groceries. I also got some wine to bring
to my friend and her husband.
The afternoon was hot and my choices were to walk on the strip (hot concrete in
the sun) or find a park with a bit of shade and relax. I chose the latter. The nearby neighbourhood park was just
perfect for spreading out my towel to lie on and read my latest book on Kindle.
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| a relaxing spot to rest and read |
When
I left to go to my friend's home, I had trouble with my Garmin again. Once again it was not recharging and no matter how much
I tried to readjust the chord it just was not getting a good enough connection
to recharge. So with fingers crossed
that the battery power of the unit would last until I got to there, I set
off. It was only a ½ hour drive, but it
felt so much longer as I expected to lose power at any moment.
All
the worry was in vain, I arrived before the power ran out! It was delightful to be greeted at the door
my by friend and welcomed into her home.
Even though she and her family had only just finished moving in a few
days earlier, they were eager to share their hospitality with me. I was introduced to her grown children. In the evening we went for a lovely swim in the back yard pool. What a beautiful way to enjoy the sunset over
the neighbourhood rooftops, from the cool refreshing waters of the pool!
Later, we all sat down for a late super (BBQ sausages
with vegetable) and great dinner time conversation.
The extra sheets
have not yet been unpacked so I volunteered to get my sleeping bag from the
car. I was thankful that there was a bed
to sleep on, so problem easily solved.
It was time to say goodnight dear friends and see you in the
morning. A few moments taken to download
pictures and I was ready for sleep as well.
Renate Dundys Marrello
2014 – 08 – 14
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