NEXT  
We encounter windmills as we climb into Tehachapi Pass. The railroads are NOT dead in America, at least not in the mountain - states on transcontinental routes. We saw lots of trains on this trip. We spent the night in Barstow, California, where we met - our friend Larry Shochet who was on the way to Phoenix. - We had dinner together and then we bowled a couple of strings. - ------------- - Tuesday, October 11 - This photo was taken after we left Barstow, going - northeast on Interstate 15 approaching Baker, California. One last pass before arriving in Nevada. The Nevada state line, and the town of Primm, Nevada, coming into view.
The very first store in Primm was actually across the line in California. - Amid all the Nevada gambling excesses in the town, this store sold California lottery tickets. Besides casinos, clothing outlet stores were big business in Primm.
Crossing the Nevada desert heading for Las Vegas. Picking up Chuck at the Las Vegas, Nevada, airport. Lake Mead as seen from Boulder City, Nevada. Bill and Chuck.

[ Fall Trip to the Southwest ]
(Return to beginning of this slide show.)

[ Bill & Larry's Adventures - The West Archive ]
(Leave this slide show and go to "The West" archived entries.)

[ Bill & Larry's Adventures ]
(Leave this slide show and go to our most recent entries.)

[ Bill & Larry's Home Page ]