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Las Vegas
Once again, the weather forecast will be our guide.
We leave " Zion National Park " with the rain and go to " Hurricane " to take advantage of the public library where we get free wifi and electricity.
We update our website and check the weather forecast for the coming days on " Grand Canyon " area : same rainy weather !
We take a look at Las Vegas : 35 ° !!! So we change our route.
A couple of hours later, we park the camper at the " Circus Circus RV park " a few minute away from the " Strip " (main avenue).
Las Vegas, the only place in the world where you can see the hieroglyphics, the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge and the canals of Venise in a few short time.
This city, in the middle of the desert, is a real " Disney Land " for adults.
On the " Strip " stand one after each other, the most beautiful palaces and their casinos, their swimming pools, amazing decorations and the best buffets.
If that sounds more like hell than heaven, Las Vegas has its share of resorts that somehow manage to marry the glamour and excitment of gaming with the beauty of Nevada's great outdoors.
We spend five days there exploring all the casinos.
The region has been discovered in 1829 by Rafael Riviera who named it
" The Meadows " in spanish.
In 1849 seams of gold and silver attracted miners, but they got chased by the indians.
The town extended in 1904 due to the railways business and the dam construction, as well as the first gaming houses.
In 1941: opening of the hotel " El Cortez ", first one of a long list of hotels held by the mafia.
In 1946: opening of the " Flamingo ", the first casino on the " Strip ", also held by the mafia.
In 1966: opening of the " Cesar Palace " making Las Vegas " the gambling capital city " .
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