Today we started in Utah, went into Arizona for a few miles and then ended up in Nevada.
This is a cafe that was supposed to be a big biker hangout. As you can see, we were the only ones there.
The sound on the previous video was from Gary's car. He should pick up a replacement bike tomorrow.
Steve and I at the entrance to Lake Mead. This lake was created when the Hoover Dam was built. It is also the location of the Valley of Fire.
This is the pay station for the park - it's a trust system. You put $10 in an envelope and post it, retaining the rip off strip.
Rang home from here. The temp. was about 80F.
Rock in the canyon are a vivid RED.
Videoed the ride.
This is Lake Mead.
The marina is floating and rises and falls with the water level. It had to be moved as the water level has fallen about 50 metres in the last 10 years.
John on his Electra Glide. He is not all that keen on the crash lid. Spent most of his time with us in a bandana.
We also met a couple from the next village to where Steve lives.
We popped into Vegas to try and sort a bike out for Gary (he has been in a car for 4 days).
This is the Harley dealership in Las Vegas. Steve has been smitten by this 2005 Gold Wing - fully kitted out lights and all for £9145. Even I had to admit it was a cracking bike.
After booking into the hotel and having a nap, we visited the Hoover Dan at about 8pm.
This is the new bridge that crosses the gorge and the Dam. This only opened this year.
We are going back in the morning to take a tour of the Dam and its workings.
Half of the Dam is in Nevada and the other half is in Arizona. One side of the bridge is an hour ahead of the other.
Total mileage so far 1991 miles.
John leaves us tomorrow, so we will be back to just the three of us. Hopefully, Gary will get his bike and he can enjoy the tour as much as we are.
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