Day 22:
6200 miles and counting.
I woke up on Wednesday morning and decided to just get myself to Las Vegas. I have some things to attend to there, and Pervvie needs her tune up as well. I did some real damage to her undercarriage that needs addressing.
I didn’t realize it, but my drive was either through or circumnavigating the Grand Canyon. A nice, unexpected treat.
This part of the world is so confusing when it comes to times. I bet there are a lot of missed appointments. I live in an area where three states come together, and I am in all three of those states almost every day of my life. But thankfully it is the same time zone throughout.
I got safely into Vegas, took Pervvie to the Blue Beacon truck wash (she loved her spa day), then got myself situated at a hotel for a few days. She goes to the mechanic tomorrow to hopefully find and repair whatever is wrong. Before all that I took the time to stop at a couple virtuals in town I had not done before. At some point I will be venturing out for the CAA, and the oldest in Nevada. But that date is not determined. All I know for sure is that I am going to see Penn & Teller tomorrow night!! How much better can this trip get?!? A Magical Sabbatical in the middle of my Wild West Road Trip!

Day 23:
I had no idea what today was gonna be like when I woke up. I woke up in a big fancy Las Vegas casino. While that has happened before, it is quite the opposite of the past month of my life.
Today was the day I had to drop my poor van, Pervvie, and find out what’s making her sick. I was there the second they open, and out of there within a half hour. Everything went smooth. Next, I had to find somewhere to drop off my laundry for Fluff & Fold, because I’m that kind of fancy guy. I took an Uber, brand new for me, to a nearby rental car company. I need something for the next few days while Pervvie is in sickbay. I asked the rental car gentleman about fluff&fold, he informs me that there’s one right next-door. Once again I was there the minute they open their doors and out in a few minutes. All in all, my morning went about as efficiently as possible, I had a car to drive, and the entire day to myself by 9 AM.
I drove out to the Red Rock Canyon area with my sights set on the Cache Across America Utah version. I did that hike, and found all the other geocaches that distracted me during that walk.
I cooled down for a few minutes, and then relocated the car to go hike for the 2001.
I took quite a bit of major damage from some angry cactuses/cactiii. I did a terrible job avoiding quite a few, and paid the ultimate price of pain and inconvenience.
I did a weird horseshoe shape loop out to the 2001. I also looked for everything else that crossed my path.
After about 8 miles of desert walking, I decided to do some driving, sightseeing, and finding highly favorited geocaches around Las Vegas. I found an old virtual about planes. I found an old virtual about the trains. I drove an automobile.
Later in the day the timing was perfect. I got a call that my fluff and fold was done while I was still out and about driving around town. So, I made my way back to that side of Las Vegas. While there I found a few other nontraditional‘s in that area.
So, the moral of the story is, a day that I have no plans or intentions for that turned into an extremely productive, and very exciting day. I did a few checklists, I saw some funny stuff, I got some exercise, and I made some memories at red rock canyon.
The last thing to do tonight is to go to see the Penn & Teller show. I haven’t seen them since they’ve been back, and I understand their act is entirely new. Very excited!

Day 24:
2nd day in Vegas
Still broke down in Las Vegas.
Penn and Teller last night never disappoint. I can’t believe I’m 84 years old, and magic is still my favorite thing on the planet. It’s the only thing I can see, know exactly how and what they’re doing, and still get goosebumps over the performance, entertainment, and childlike enjoyment it brings me.
I had no plans today. I decided to treat myself to a shave and a haircut after a fine sit-down breakfast. Those are all things I haven’t had in quite a while now. I look like Hulk Hogan, because at my core I have never been anything but a Hulkamaniac.
While I was out around town I decided to find a few nontraditional‘s for various reasons.
If I’m still in town tonight because Pervvie‘s not ready to be back on the road yet, I’ll take in another magic show.
Looks like I am here, and I am going to see Mat Franco.
Mat Franco was amazing! I do not know him at all. I have never watched AGT. He is stellar. I had no expectations. He somehow gave me expectations, then shattered those. So glad I decided to see him.
BUT, great news. She is ready to hit the road again. Tomorrow, Saturday, I will pick up my van, and pick up my road trip along with it. Vegas, it’s been nice. It has been a few years. Glad you are the same thing I remember, and always will be. The next time I come running to you, in need of you to fill a hole inside of me, I know you will be right here. Thanks!

I did start an album of this trip that I hope I will remember to update. HERE.