Day 3 Off to Nevada

Another early morning wakeup, still getting used to the time difference!  Breakfast was again in the hotel, and after cereal and bagel with cream cheese we packed our cases and headed out. 

After a quick stop at Wal-Mart to stock up on water and something for lunch and we were on our way to Nevada.  We were quickly out of the sprawling California metropolis and heading into the hills and mountains to the east.  With cloudless blue skies the scenery was really interesting, with mountain ranges and long flat plains dotted with small towns.  The roads were much better on this part of the trip than we had expected with 2 and 3 lane freeways most of the way and quite a bit more traffic than we expected.  Similar to the M3 in the middle of the day with lots of lorries.

 

 

A little snack to keep us going til lunch! 

View at our lunchtime stop at the freeway rest area

We knew it was going to get hot today and the car was saying 92-94f for most of the way.  The last stretch from the freeway to Laughlin the temperature suddenly jumped to 104f!

We found the Aquarius Casino Hotel and self parked then walked across to the hotel entrance.  The reception is in the casino, something neither of us has experienced before.  Were were allocated a king river view room on the 9th floor.  We entered a standard looking hotel room then opened the curtains to reveal floor to ceiling windows with an amazing view of the Colorado river with mountain backdrop.  Result!

Home Depot directly opposite hotel! 🤣

After looking at the view for a while, watching the water taxis and jet skiers, we went back down to have a wander round the casino then ventured out to the river walk way.  The sun was still very hot and the breeze very warm.  We also wandered round the local outlet mall before heading back and grabbing a beer at the hotel bar.

Another hour spent gazing at the view from our room and then we headed to Outback Steakhouse conveniently located in our hotel.  Instead of a whole bloomin onion we had onion petals and also mushrooms, then Keith had Alice Spring's Chicken and I had Bacon Bourbon Salmon.  

A quick wander back to the riverwalk to view the lights and we were surprised to find it still very warm (internet says 34c/83f at 8pm)!

View from our room at hotels other tower!

Another great day, looking forward to the Grand Canyon tomorrow!