Posted by OurVolvo.com on Apr 6, 2009 in
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The Hoover Dam, originally known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada (wikipedia).
It was quite an honor to be able to drive over the Hoover Dam on I 93 from Nevada. The traffic moved slow due to construction but it was definitely worth the wait. As we got closer to the dam we saw the new bridge being constructed. I can’t wait to be able to drive over that one. It was even temping to do a Dukes of Hazard trying the bridge out anyways.
If you are planning to walk to the dam or take a tour you may be better off paying for the parking which was $5-10 dollars. But if you keep on driving southeast you will find free parking and it is actually a prettier view becuase of the elevation. And if your Volvo doesn’t mind, like I don’t, and your camera has a delaied timer, you can use the roof or hood as a tripod. I did pretty good throughout the trip taking pictures as my owners appreciated my contributions.
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Posted by OurVolvo.com on Apr 5, 2009 in
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Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most populated and brightest cities in the US. It is an impressive city, as you drive your Volvo up and down the strip going by The Bellagio, MGM, Caesar’s Palace, Wind, and so much more. There are a few must sees that you will definitely have to leave your Volvo behind for. And not to worry you can park for free in the parking garage of any casino but be ware that once you enter a casino they are truly built like mazes so you don’t get out but you end up either at their slots or in another connecting casino.
The sights which are breathtaking are first of all the Venetian. It is a mini replica of Venice with real Gondoliers which you can ride for $20 per person. As you walk the “streets” you hear people singing and you see actors dressed in authenic wear. When you look up you see a painted sky so real that you forget you are indoors.
The Bellagio not only has the popular singing fountains, but has a botanical garden display which is very relaxing to walk through. The Ceazar Pallace will make you feel like you are in Rome with grand architexture and scuplures. The Wind is also impressive with a man build mountain and Waterfall. And then there is Circus Circus where every 30 minutes their is a circus act. We saw Irena the Acrobat.
One thing I did learn after being in Vegas was if you want to leave with a small fortune, you better come with a large fortune. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas is a popular statement but what was really implied was that your money will stay there. This does not have to be the case, becasue there is so much to do for free and the all-you-can- eat buffets are very cheap during 2-4pm, Excalibur particularry . But one thing is for sure, your Volvo is too precious to stay in Vegas.
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