The Trek: Day 9, 10 & 11

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As we left Arizona and began to make our way into Nevada, we discovered major congestion at the Hoover Dam. Those who were ahead of us were slowing down, or rather stopping, to get a good look at the dam and take pictures.  We were really bummed that it was dark by the time we got to the dam itself and over to the Nevada side.

However, once on the other side, we headed for a 3 night rest in Las Vegas, NV. Crazy place to rest, don't you think?  We stayed at the gorgeous Venetian Hotel which has replicated the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy and, having been to both, I was impressed with the architectural likeness.  The creators of the hotel left no detail out and completed the setting with gondolas guided by operatic singers.   

Then, the true reason we chose Las Vegas...a night to take in the Blue Man Group which "is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment".  

We soaked it up and took in every hard rock beat of the performance.  If you like rock with a lot of percussion, then the Blue Man Group is a must-see!  Look at me in the picture...I even look wild-eyed and frenzied after the show!  ;0 

And, then came New Year's Eve!  We intended to take in all of the activities that the city had to offer that night.  We were ready to brave the crowds and noise and be a part of the whole scene! Sadly and unexpectedly, we fell asleep at 10:30pm.  

There was so much to do and see at our hotel that we never left the building to go outside.  The restaurants were fabulous, the room was exquisite and our bodies got the rest we needed. Leaving Las Vegas was sad but we found ourselves getting back into the car singing the old classic by Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again"!