To California

California is like a mythical destination after leaving the East Coast, but I finally made it. My last few days were interesting, certainly more so than Missouri. I stopped at Meteorite Crater, which was impressive both at the crater, and the museum. The crater didn't seem too big until I looked for the 6 foot cut-out of an astronaut in the bottom of the crater, and realized the only way I could see it was through a telescope. The scale is amazing.

Hoover Dam was impressive, and I took a few photos at night, playing with my new mini-tripod, and getting a few 15-second exposure shots.

I made it to Las Vegas just before midnight, and spent a day wandering around the strip. I spent more money on the buffet than I did on the slots, which I was happy with. The Casinos were stunning and beautiful.

Driving across the country you also read great names. I drove through "Deaf Smith County" in Texas, passed "Zzyzx Road" and also "Dead Dog Road" (though the last one might be sleep deprived hallucination).

I've been bumming around San Francisco, which is a lovely place, with great beer and food, and a welcoming city. Can see why so many people like to call it home.