The closest place one could escape the mid afternoon heat of Las Vegas would be Mt charleston. Who knew only an hour drive from the Strip would bring us to snow capped mountains and a ski slopes! Certainly nobody could guess we were still in Nevada.... Nestled between the winding roads of the mountain, we found mt Charleston Lodge bustling with activity as tourist and locals flood the lodge's restaurant to get their Sunday brunch fix. A live band was playing with a mix of country music and oldies when we entered the restaurant. Combine that with sipping on Local beer with a view of the mountains on a clear sunny day has certainly lift our moods despite the lack of sleep.
Address: 5375 Kyle Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124, USA Phone: +1 702-872-5408 Opening Hours: 8am to 12am
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After a torturous 22 hour flight aboard United Airlines, we finally arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada. Only a 30 min drive from the airport brought us to Red Rock Canyon. One of the closest outdoor attraction one can take to escape the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip. A dry sunny afternoon with the occasional cold breeze was something we were extremely appreciative of in comparison to the endless hot sticky humid weather we were subjected to back home in Singapore. Also, after 22 hours of being stuck on a plane with stale air and narrow seats will make even the least claustrophobic person crave for large open spaces and fresh air. On top of that, the awful food served on board United Airlines certainly did not help make the flight bearable at all. The scrambled egg tasted like plastic..*Gags* and the bun was so hard I could give someone a bruise on the head with it. One of the worst airline food ever...! Taking in the view of the Red Rock Canyon is like a prelude to the Grand Canyon. The best part, was the climb up the rocks where we were rewarded with a breath taking view of the surrounding dessert land. |
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