Caption:- The Eiffel tower flanked with tall buildings? That’s a unique sight.
In the last week, I shared some memorable experience at the Grand Canyon.
On day three, the plan was to explore some more stretch of the Grand Canyon while on the move.
However, massive snowfall ruined that idea.
Further, one more member of the family required some immediate dental treatment.
In conclusion, we deviated the route & went through Kingman Town in Arizona.
Caption:- Driving through heavy snowfall.
Caption:- The road looked picturesque. But, water spray from preceding vehicles was making the driving task challenging.
In this way, there was another delay of four hours to receive some prescription antibiotics.
Without a prescription, you can buy at most some pain killer, or vitamins but nothing else.
There is a notable aspect of the system here. You do not need advance appointments for a visit to any Urgent Care Clinic. Nevertheless, you have to wait patiently till your turn comes.
The snowfall continued everywhere.
And then, after travelling for two hours approximately, we sighted an enormous array of parked vehicles on the right.
That was of the visitors to the mighty Hoover Dam.
Caption:- View of Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge from the Hoover dam.
Passing over the iconic bridge, we had a detour to the spot
There was a security check at the entry. However, that was only to query whether we were carrying any firearms.
Caption:- The backwater of Hoover dam - Lake Mead.
The site was full of the holiday crowd.
Another intriguing fact.
The structure is over the river Colorado which forms a boundary between the states of Arizona and Nevada.
These two states follow different standard times.
There were two clock towers on either bank to display that.
And when the DST is on, walk less than a quarter-mile across the dam and gain one hour!
Caption:- You will gain one hour extra by walking less than a quarter-mile. But, only when the DST is on.
Caption:- Skyline of Las Vegas.
Finally, by six in the evening, we reached Las Vegas.
Caption:- The drive through such tall structures was enthralling.
And here, how you can escape the sighting of a Limousine?
Caption:- How one can miss sighting of such a luxurious Limo?
At last, we’re in the queue of valet parking.
The festive mood was all around with massive gatherings. The check-in counter was no exception.
By far at this place, guests have to complete a long walk through the casino to reach the lifts. That’s an enticement.
Caption:- You must walk past the slot machines to reach the lifts. Can you avoid the enticement?
Nevertheless, the view of the scene across the street & also the night sky was equally attractive.
Caption:- But then the night sight of the city is equally enchanting.
Caption:- But, is it a must to step out when the view through the window is offering such a treat?
