Texas Tumbleweed

As we left Amarillo heading south to Lubbock we could see and feel the wind had picked up substantially. We drove down I-27 and could see what appeared to be a haze of low cloud hanging over the road. Eventually we realised it was dust. The wind was blowing hard, all the trees were bent… Continue reading Texas Tumbleweed

From Dismay to Enchantment

I’m sorry, I really don’t want to diss Las Vegas, but I’m going to have to.  Disappointing, disconcerting, dismaying.  About 15 years ago, we had stopped in Las Vegas for one night, on our way home from a wonderful motorcycle trip to the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion parks. We saw a show, walked the… Continue reading From Dismay to Enchantment

Red Rocks and Ancient Graffiti

Nevada About 30 minutes’ drive to the west of the 24 hour casinos, all you can eat buffets, and somewhat glazed-eyed people of Las Vegas, is the beautiful state park of Red Rock Canyon.  The open country, big skies, and incredible rock formations are a refreshing change from the city.