HI! We are writing from sunny Las Vegas, Nevada — well, Henderson to be precise, but everyone calls the whole metro area as Vegas anyway. We are in day three of the tournament, and are enjoying the city. Nora did really well on the plane, not really crying much at all, only when we were getting off the plane did she scream at the top of her lungs. I suppose she preferred it at 36,000 feet.
It is 
here! 108 (F) (42C) – Although we are not used to this heat, it is, as they say, a dry heat. Quite bearable. Even so, we have stuck mostly to the air conditioning and cooler spots.
I was in rounds all day Monday. I judged 31 seven minute extemporaneous speeches in a row. Lets just say, that I was ready to claw my eyes out at that point. The nice thing is, that meant that I am free until Thursday afternoon when I have one more judging responsibility.
Yesterday morning Nora and I went the the Miracle Mile shops while the students were competing. We walked through the casino floor, and looked at shops that we couldn’t afford. We even cheaped out, eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that we brought along. I think we undid all of the frugality by buying two small gelatos for over $9! sigh! This is a fun place, and we might come back one day, but without kids, and when we have money (so in forty years.)
Some pictures for your enjoyment
The Strip
Caesars Palace Mall
Miracle Mile Shops
Nora and Mom trying to avoid spending all our money
Nora trying out the pool
Too cute!
