Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

We asked for the large car.... they gave us a Dodge Charger. Met up with our mate Matt B and headed west for some fun and games in the desert.

First stop, Capital Reef Nat Park. All the rock formations and blue skies we could ask for.

He-man Ken held up this arch for us for the photo. We found a deserted camp site and camped in near freezing temps.

Next day we carried on to Bryce Canyon Nat Park, situated around 6000 feet. Took a walk down amoungst the snow covered HooDoos and spires to appreciate the grandness of it all.

Another night in the freezing temps we woke to a beaut morning at Zion National Park. The walk up to Angels Landing took the whole morning... but was definately worth it. The photo below shows the ridge we had to walk up to get there.

The photos above and below show the views from Angels Landing.

Plenty of beaver action to be seen.... but no beavers.

A night in the hic cowboy town of Kanab felt good after three nights on the ground. The town is famous for many movies. Had a quick look round some of the movie sets.

Picked up two more mates Larry and Sam in Vegas and headed to Hoover dam after a night camping at Lake Mead. Cranked out 2kgs of steak on the bbq for dinner. Fairly impressive accomplishment..... the dam, not the steak.

Unfortunately the weather turned for us and we had near freezing temps during the day at the Grand Canyon... but this did not distract from the enormosity of it all.

And then.....we hit......

Vegas. Stayed in the mighty Stratosphere, but spent plenty of time checking out the other casinos down the strip......gambling..... drink..... etc. Below are some pics of a few of them.

After the wedding party arrived we treated ourselves to the rides at the top of the Stratosphere. Sweet views up there.

Groom and homebrews on the arvo prior to the wedding..... party time.

Only vehical fit for a Vegas wedding..... a stretch hummer.

After all the excitment and "glam" of Vegas we are heading to Central America for some sun and fun.... and presumably a little spanish.... ah.