Young World Travellers: Day Twelve - Los Angeles to Las Vegas

After dropping off our LA get-around, we headed to get our convertible Ford Mustang for the next stage of our journey. Stage one was getting to Las Vegas from LA and the route we had chosen went through a few mountain areas and along a part of historic Route 66. In total it took us just over six hours, covering over 400 miles in the process, taking in some spectacular views along the way. Our car isn't the most efficient in the world but US petrol costs equivalent to 60 pence per litre and even less depending on where you are, so you can forgive a machine like ours with a thirsty appetite. With it being in the high 30's we didn't let the roof down and it was nice to get back into the air conditioned car after refuelling. While passing through a small town called Oatman, we saw several donkeys lining the streets, walking in the roads and generally having the time of their lives. They all carried plenty of condition so are clearly well fed and looked after and one even stuck his head in the window for a quick fuss too. It wasn't what we expected at all but a bit more wildlife added to the list! It was a long but satisfying drive and we eventually arrived at our hotel at around 4.30pm local time.

The hotel we are staying in is massive. It's 25 storeys tall with over 2000 rooms as well as it's own casino, eleven restaurants, a bowling alley, a 4000 seat equestrian centre and arena, cinema and spa as well as plenty more. It's a fascinating place but we are on the outskirts so we had a drive down the strip this evening for a look around with the roof down. It was incredible. The lights, the unbelievable buildings, the buzz and atmosphere, nothing quite like it. Tomorrow we plan to visit the Hoover Dam which is only 20 minutes down the road before doing a bit more exploring in the city.

Day Twelve Highlight - Driving down the Las Vegas strip with the roof down