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Las Vegas: In Review

In June I had a chance to go to Las Vegas for the first time.  I wasn't really sure what to expect as I had never been so far west before.  The first thing I noticed getting off the plane was how hot it was there.  It was 105 degrees when I arrived.  I have since learned to enjoy the dry heat of that part of the country. The first day was spent mostly inside the hotel as I was adjusting poorly to the heat.  At night however it was time to wander the strip.  I saw the Sirens of Treasure Island show that night.  It was very interesting to watch the skit.  It involved a lost pirate who found himself in the company of some very beautiful women who had a fight to pick with his pirate crew.  There was a little bit of acrobatics but nothing too intricate, still I recommend seeing it once. The next day we went out to see the Hoover Dam.  We rented a 2012 Mustang convertible to drive there.  I must tell you that I really want ...