The 6 Pound Burrito

Days 16 to 20 - Las Vegas

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July 20th 2010
The weather in Vegas was worse than Phoenix. I think temperatures went well past 44 degrees on all of the days I was there. The dry heat really does take the wind out of your sails and the desert breeze doesn’t provide much relief during the afternoon. I think a hobo’s booze burp would be more refreshing than that blasted desert breeze. The endless asphalt and lack of shade forces you to lea ... 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