Woke up late this morning - much later than I wanted to!! So it was a rush to get out of the house and on the way to the airport. Thankfully, I made it in time... Got parked, ended up waiting for the 5th shuttle bus to go by me to stop and pick me up. I was freezing, the wind was cold at about -15 C. Anyway the guy who did pick me up carried my luggage for me so I was thankful for that!! I made it through check-in, US Customs, and Security just fine, with 45 minutes to spare, before scheduled boarding. I was first to board the plane.
The flight was uneventful, which is a good thing in a flight. lol The only problem was it got really warm on the plane. I was sitting on the "sunny side" of the plane, so the window shades got really hot, even with the little overhead vent turned on. Oh, and it's been a whuoie since I flew WestJet. A pillow & blanket is now $7. Headphones are not free, and movies are pay-per-view. I thought I would save my money for chocolate.!! Anyway, flew over Hoover Dam when we came in for the landing. From the air, you can really see the draught of Lake Mead. Subdivisions that were once "lake front property" are, well, not so much anymore. Looking forward to going to the dam at some point during my visit.
Merri met me at the gate and we went to get my luggage. Then we were off to one of her chocolate lounges. mmmm I had the most amazing chocolate frappachino drink thing - Angel you must try one next time you are here (there is an Ethel M Chocolate Lounge in Fashion Show Mall which would be handy if you stay on the Strip). I also had a piece of that wonderful chocolate stribboined peanut brittle, it was owesome (and I did think of Susan & Dave when I ate it)!! We came home and I met Merri's husband John, and Merri's mom Dollie. John made a great lunch (breakfast scramble thingy). I unpacked some stuff. Then we headed out to Red Rock Canyon.
Rock climbersWe took a lot of pictures. Merri has a new camera with some big lenses, so she was experimenting a bit, and is now playing with them on the computer.
We decided they (her cameras/lenses) were going to be very helpful at the races - she will be able to take some amazing pics, so looking forward to that!!
On the way back we stopped at of course - Walmart!! Now we're home again and looks like John has supper ready!! Yup. Very good! Shepard's pie thing, mmm mmm. So now, I'm about ready for bed. It's an hour difference here, which is not bad but I had a rough start today... I don't think I woke up till I was actually in the shower. lol
