Thursday, March 24, 2011

a drive in the desert with some friends

Evening in the desert is so beautiful.
The car is a miniature in comparison to the statues.

These statues are huge, our friend Dick is 6ft.
Dinner is served.
Bil is next in line for the rock pile. It reminds me of our 4 wheeling days.
So just what is under there? Shade perhaps?
One of the many statues. For more info on the area see /www.galletameadows.com

Some of the desert flowers that are already blooming.




winter in California/short trip to Vegas to meet friends

Hoover Dam on a beautiful clear day.
The apex of the new bridge.
The new bridge straddles Nevada and Arizona
Distant look at the new bridge it is about 200 ft long. For more info on the project go to www.hooverdambypass.org
The bridge was named after Mike Callaghan and Pat Tillman ( two prominent local citizens who dedicated themselves to public service and the greater good)

Wild sheep on a hill above the dam.
Lake Meade on the way to the dam.
Las Vegas at night from out hotel room.
Snow at road level on the way to Vegas.
The snowline after a heavy storm.
A view from the coach window across our campground.
Fishing competition for Bil and the other fishermen.
cactus in bloom in a campground
Evening from the campground.
A neat metal gate we saw on a drive.