Back in 2008 my girlfriend and I, with a bunch of other couples did a trip to vegas. The whole thing was totally awkward because, at the time, one of the couples was just dripping in love with each other in the most disgusting fashion. The other two couples were on the rocks, and then there was us. We were cool. As a group we shopped, went to IHOP, caught a UFC fight (Couture vs. Lesnar, how cool is that shit?), did Freemont... and that was it, I had to get away.
We hit a place called Dream Car Rental, close to the Hawaiin market. http://www.dreamcarrentals.com/
The were super cool about everything. We got a HD Dynaglide for the day and I think it cost aout $240 bucks. Not to shabby if you actually shop around in other towns. 'specially for Vegas.
Now I'm normally a sports bike guy, love my CBR. But, its really uncomfortable for two, especially when the 2nd is a really tall girl. So we got the Hog. It turned out really well because my girlfriend was so comfortable she could take pics the whole way.
We headed out to Hoover Dam. I don't have anything to say about Hoover Dam. Lots of concrete, some transformers are hidden under there or something. Its cool to see I guess. Hoover used to crossdress...thats kind of funny... I digress.
After Hoover we went to the Valley of Fire. Valley of Fire is very cool. The roads are windey and the scenery is incredible. Its only $10 to get in and you can camp in designated areas. The only drawback is, you can only go 15mph through the park. And they enforce it. Heavily. There were park rangers around every turn, and not happy go lucky rangers like on Yogi Bear. Big dudes with laser radar that are attempting to pick you off from across the desert. But they warn you when you stop in...so I guess if you get caught, well, you were warned. Dumbass.
The ride back to Vegas we went around lake meade, past the exit back to hoover and straight west. Driving at sunset was BRUTAL, facing the sun the whole way and it just seems to hang on the horizon right at the end of highway.
After a day on the bike we hit the Stratosphere for dinner. Really cool spot and you see the entire city over the course of the meal. the guy running the elevator is a pervert though...so watch out. Unless you're into that kind of thing. Anyway, fantastic day all around!
Here are some more pics. Definately a great excuse to get away from the strip for a day!
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| These are the Beehives, weird formations of rock that look like...well beehives |
We weren't sure about the rules on climbing the rocks, some spots you're not allowed. Ask forgiveness.
There were people camping just out of this shot. They were homely, you're not missing anything.
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