Coming home on I-15 is not a bad drive, lots of open country, straight road (except for the Virgin River Canyon) and there never seem to be a lot of big trucks. But then one must drive through Las Vegas. It is always a hassle.
The radio told me there was a storm approaching LV and the clouds concur.
I-15 goes through a "slot" to the east side of the Strip.
(I don't know why the color in this image is so different from the rest.)
It was darker and the clouds lower as I drove south.
And in the congestion the trucks towered over me.
This is the Mirage Hotel home of Cirque de Soleil. Don't know where the Ferris Wheel belongs.
I believe the shiny building is the Aria Hotel. Nice reflections.
This building is on the west side of the highway, also shiny and reflective. It is getting darker and I am expecting a downpour.
Another unknown hotel or casino, but a bright spot along the way.
Whew, I drove through LV with only a few raindrops, but later that night the downpour caused flash flooding which can be dangerous in the desert. Glad I missed it.
Whew, I drove through LV with only a few raindrops, but later that night the downpour caused flash flooding which can be dangerous in the desert. Glad I missed it.
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3 comments:
I'm glad you made it through Las Vegas with no rain. It always causes so many accidents. The Ferris wheel is the new High Roller and it's at the Linq which used to be the Imperial Palace. Each car holds up to 40 passengers and it takes about 45 minutes to go around. We're going to ride it next month. And...there are 8 or 9 Cirque shows! They've kind of taken over the Strip.
I hate that part of the I15 and have found a few ways to avoid it now!
Yikes! I am picturing you taking pictures while driving alongside all those big trucks-You are one brave lady! I really dislike going through Vegas-we always stop in Mesquite when going to Greg's sister's. Love that Virgin River canyon.
Thanks for the information Susan, I don't drive through LV very often and it is always an experience. Elaine - I should have said that when I was taking the pictures I was barely moving, doing less than 20 miles an hour, sometimes just sitting still in the heavy traffic. And the pictures are just "point & shoot", fewer than half of them are useable. Don't worry, I'm careful.
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