Yep. It is true. I recall Vegas, at one time, trying to market themselves as a family getaway. I remember laughing. I feel like that is even more laughable nowadays. I thought it would be nice to take the kids to the Strip *during the day* to see the Bellagio Fountains and to go to M&M world and the Coca Cola place. Both girls expressed how much they didn’t like it and were overwhelmed. Kenzie said it smelled horrible and was so loud and crowded. So… one thing for anyone to know before going – pot is now legal recreationally. We couldn’t take 2 steps on the strip without seeing and smelling it. I have no issue with adults doing whatever they want, but really don’t understand why that (or vaping or cigarettes) are allowed in public areas. It infringes on anyone else’s right to breathe clean air so how is that ok? Off my soap box… it was definitely overwhelming for kids and I don’t recommend people bringing them to this area. Plus, I am saving you a lot of money as the m&m world made out with over $150 from us 🥴🤣 Somehow, by the time we left M&M World, it was dark and Coca Cola was already closed. We thought the kids would enjoy driving and looking at the lights, but – once again, we lost that bet. I bribed them saying I would get them soda if they would take a good photo in front of the Las Vegas sign and all the sudden their inner love does the place came shining through.

Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort – one of our favorites so far this trip. Nice, gated, privately owned and some spaces (like ours) have different outdoor features. Driving here couldn’t have been fun for Craig – lots of high wind advisories and warnings for tall vehicles. We were going to go back and visit the Hoover Dam, but decided against based on kids reactions to the Grand Canyon.

Past out – Vegas style

The best part for me was getting to see my childhood best friend, Kyla. So fortunate to have her in my life for over 35 years now!

Count: 5 people, 1 crazy cat, no known mouse, 1 RV, 25 days, 8 states and 2,793 miles. DewBus is on its way to Utah today and it is Kenzie’s DOUBLE DIGIT Birthday TODAY!! (Happy 10th sweet girl!!)