Here is one happy grandson! He has driven 6.5 miles of refuge roads from the office to the highway. Hardly anyone gets a chance to drive the dually and now he knows he is truly loved.
Time has gone quickly - too quickly. Five days were spent "touring" followed by three days working on the refuge as a volunteer. Dan was biologist for a day working with the endangered pupfish at the School Springs restoration. He also repaired the drip irrigation in front of the office and drove one of the Rangers to fill mapboxes at the entrances and to trim brush around signs.
Today is the final day with departure from Las Vegas at 4pm. We spent the day seeing some of the glitz and glamour of the city. Too bad that the sidewalk shows don't begin until late in the day.
Treasure Island Casino boasts two pirate ships where pirates shoot at each other and the ships list and almost sink. The smoke and pyrotechniques are awesome.
Across the street is the Venetian complete with gondola rides.
It seems the day would have been better spent going anywhere but Las Vegas. Dan, being a country boy, takes after his grandparents and was unimpressed and even a bit disdainful.
Thus the end of the trip was not the best but it was educational. Hopefully we will get a chance next year to make up for it....
