Jerome

We got out to Jerome today with Uncle John and had some awesome homemade ice cream.  Checked out the town and headed back to Aunt Marie and Uncle John's.  

We had a great time in Cottonwood and it is obvious why they like it here.   Unfortunately we had miles to go before we sleep and we packed up the truck and got rolling.  We were heading for Las Vegas as I thought Tyler would enjoy the Pirate show at Treasure Island and the fountains at the Bellagio.

We encountered a bit of traffic on the way..

moooove over!

We spent a little time on Historic Route 66 too...

We made good time and stopped at the Hoover Dam.  We looked a bit suspicious so the Jeep was sent over for additional screening before we could drive over the dam.

Tyler, half in Nevada, half in Arizona.

We drove into Vegas, but it was not how I remembered.  My last visit was by air and shuttle right to a hotel, so I missed the 'rest' of the city.  That said we were not in Vegas long, we headed to North Las Vegas and found a room.  I had to get out of the heat.

I think the heat is getting to me too.  We drove all day in 100+ heat.  The truck handled it fine but despite all the water and fluids I drank a slight nagging headache couldn't be squashed.  We are heading North tomorrow, towards Death Valley, but hopefully cooler temperatures at altitude above the valley.

The Jeep is still slowly leaking differential oil from the rear axle.  I'll get some oil at Napa and keep it topped off until we can get it fixed.  I KNOW it wasn't leaking before I went to the quick oil change place.