Tuesday -- Death Valley

Tuesday morning started early. Pat & I hit the road northwest to Beatty, NV and then to Death Valley National Park, CA. The drive was enjoyable and beautiful. I am enjoying the time spent with my Sis

very much.

Beautiful Mural

We crossed into California.

That makes four states on this trip!

Travel in Death Valley NP is small two-lane and one-lane roads. You make sure you have plenty of water and gas before entering the park.

Our first stop was Scotty’s Castle in the Park. It was built in the 1920’s and is furnished with the original furniture and antiques. It is gorgeous and very secluded.

Ubhebe Crater

Wind almost blew us away!!

Going lower and lower!!!!

Furnace Creek Vistor Center is located at Death Valley. There is a museum, a post office, restaurant, grocery store and camping and cabins. The only place with food in the Park. We were getting pretty hungry. We had brought plenty of water and snacks with us; but didn't think to bring sandwiches. The restaurant was pricey. At the grocery store, we found prepackaged ham & cheese sandwiches. Boy, it was delicious!!!!!

IT WAS HOT!!!

Temperatures reached 120 degrees

on our ride.

Artists Drive looks like someone took a paint brush and painted beautiful colors on the mountains.

Sand Dunes

Remains of a building

Lowest point in the USA

Salt Flats

Magnificent!

Back to Nevada!!

When we arrived back in Las Vegas, we met Rose & Larry at the Village Pub for dinner. A salad followed by a delicious steak, garlic mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables was the meal choice. It was very enjoyable and tasty. We were hungry and tired.

Upon arriving back to the house, we started packing. It is hard to believe that this is our last night in Vega$. Time has gone so fast but we crammed a lot into the time we were here.

Tomorrow -- Back to North Carolina