got the shades, got the hat... got the sore balls from 2 hours in the saddle

Viva Las Vegas Baby

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July 28th 2008
Flying across country was amazing, seeing it change from the lush swampy forests of south Carolina to the woods and plains of Kentucky and then the open endless farmlands of the Midwest before the mountains and deserts of Nevada. Finally the giant light bulb that is Las Vegas loomed up in the windows, with the giant luxor pyramid seemingly just off the runway. I amble out of the plane straight ... read more

North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more