Vegas--part 1

Great trip to Las Vegas area. I'm waiting to get photos from friends.

Two friends and I camped in Red Red Canyon, which was gorgeous. Sadly, it was not hot, but the landscape was amazing. It was dry (of course, the desert!), windy, with beautiful land formations. One friend is a fan of natural history and was able to explain the origin of the area. We were also able to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the Vegas strip. We spent some time there, enough to know what it was all about, but I didn't gamble or drink there at all. We did go to the spa with our friends who were staying at the hotel--they assumed we were too, so we got spa access for only $10: use of bathrobe and slippers, sauna, hot tub, showers, free juices/waters and fruit.