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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Coast to Coast to Coast USA Alger Tour of America 2008
Hello Everyone,
I've sorta forgotten what day of the trip it actually is. Day 33, I think. Oh well. We had a short ride today from Williams, AZ to Las Vegas, NV. 230 miles. We had initially planned on camping out tonight in Death Valley but eventually shied away from the 120 degrees that awaited us there. We opted instead or the
110 degree coolness of Las Vegas. We stopped at Hoover Dam along the way.
Here's the kids entering Nevada.
They don't really value their veterans up here in the desert.
We went swimming in Lake Mead. It doesn't take long to dry off in this dry heat. Here's Oom Schoon met zijn meisjes hoog over Lake Mead.
Grace, Russell, and Spike also high over Lake Mead. It was 110 degrees when we went swimming so the 88 degree water felt great. 
We then proceeded into Las Vegas and took a trip down The Strip. Check out New York! Thanks again David K. for the directions. Las Vegas is real big and full of Nederlanders. Good enough reason to head out toward Yosemite tomorrow!
We're almost home. Heather is planning a welcome home party for 3:00 in the afternoon on Saturday. Come on by!
tot ziens,
Uncle Captain Holland UK California John
2 comments:
Oh....I wish I was with you and Horton and how many kids?dog? ...and various other creatures that may be lingering in the 'big rig'....in that heat! I think I leave work now...and try and find you....
Just wanted to say that I will miss the blog...it's the first thing I check in the AM when I get to work....It has been great traveling with you this summer.
Dear John,
In spite of the fact that I was laughing so hard I could hardly read the blog, I would have loved swimming in 88 degree water with 110 degree temperature -- that's my kind of weather.
Your travels have been so enjoyable. I, too, will miss the daily blog. The beauty of the Grand Canyon is beyond words (what great photography).
I know the kids must be anxious to get home to their own beds and Spike will probably stop wondering why he ended up in such a nomadic family. Your courageous and gutsy journey has given all of the kids a lifetime of incredible memories. You're the best!
Much love,
Aunt Pat
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