Ice Cold in Vegas
January 8th, 2010 , 5:53
So once the delivery trucks woke us up we got sorted, got all packed up and checked out. We decided to head out to the park then on to Vegas. I still wanted to see the Kelso Dunes so out we headed. Couldn’t get petrol in Primm, so we headed for the Cima Road which had a station.
Interesting little station with a very nice woman. We got filled up, got coffee, and a sandwich and headed into the park along the Cima Road. That took us through the largest Joshua Tree forest, which was lovely. We stopped at the Teutonia Peak Trail and walked a bit up it (not very far though!) getting photos. We then went on to the Kelso Dunes.
Packed up Joe’s camera backpack with the sandwich and water and camera, but forgot the small camera – so no video! We then headed out for the tallest peak. It was a hard slog through deep sand, but once we made the ridge line the going was easier. We made it to the top – lovely hot sunny day and the walk was hard but we made it. We sat on the top and had our sandwich and looked at the view and took photos – probably spent around an hour up there! Then headed down.
Down is much easier than up – you count to three then run and slide and listen to the sand sing and boom. Listen and feel it hum through your feet. Really nifty. The slog back to the car didn’t feel nearly as long and the whole walk was wonderful.
We headed out of the park on the Morning Star Mine Road which is a nice drive. Got on I15 and headed to Vegas, which is packed due to the Consumer’s Electronic Show which is happening. Largest show they hold here so just about everything is packed out. We found a small hotel just outside the limits and it’s rather nice. Much much nicer than the place in Primm. We also got a load of coupons, including one for a free bottle of wine at the local Italian restaurant (Bootleggers). So we headed there and had a wonderful meal with wonderful service and far too much food and drink. After last night we’re happy. Now to hope there aren’t any people wanting to party in our little hotel!
