After getting up late, we decided to visit "Red Rock Canyon" which is located less then an hour's drive west of Las Vegas. There is a the 13-mile scenic drive that provides vehicle access to many of the features in the canyon.
But, why are the rocks red? According to the Bureau of Land Management, more than 600 million years ago, the land was the bottom of a deep ocean basin. Over time, the changing land and water levels resulted in deposits of ocean and continental sediments. There were iron-bearing minerals in the stone and the exposure of these minerals to the elements caused oxidation, resulting in the red, orange and tan colored rocks.
To resume, oxidation of the iron in the stone causes the red hues.
Then, we tried the Rio's Carnival World Buffet ($20/person). It was recommended in our Frommer's guide and we know why! It was a real fest of king crab, delicious fishes, meat, pizza etc... and an outstanding choice of dessert (at least 70 kinds of pies and cakes) with even Crepes Suzette and Bananes flambees!
To help us with the digestion, a good walk is more than welcome. A little detail though, at this time of the year, Las Vegas is not any more the 40°C desert but a 0°C windy place...
Finally, I tried my luck at gambling in the Wynn's casino. I played $10 at the wheel of fortune and won $32...
.. that I immediately lost the day after and even more...
But, why are the rocks red? According to the Bureau of Land Management, more than 600 million years ago, the land was the bottom of a deep ocean basin. Over time, the changing land and water levels resulted in deposits of ocean and continental sediments. There were iron-bearing minerals in the stone and the exposure of these minerals to the elements caused oxidation, resulting in the red, orange and tan colored rocks.
To resume, oxidation of the iron in the stone causes the red hues.
Then, we tried the Rio's Carnival World Buffet ($20/person). It was recommended in our Frommer's guide and we know why! It was a real fest of king crab, delicious fishes, meat, pizza etc... and an outstanding choice of dessert (at least 70 kinds of pies and cakes) with even Crepes Suzette and Bananes flambees!
To help us with the digestion, a good walk is more than welcome. A little detail though, at this time of the year, Las Vegas is not any more the 40°C desert but a 0°C windy place...
Finally, I tried my luck at gambling in the Wynn's casino. I played $10 at the wheel of fortune and won $32...
.. that I immediately lost the day after and even more...
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