USA West Coast

Arrival and Preparation:

The countdown is on and the preparations are complete. We are starting our fifth trip to the USA. Ahead of us are 3 weeks of driving through the West with states like Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. We also hope to see great landscapes and have wonderful experiences.

We start on time from Erfurt with the tram to the train station. Unfortunately, our ICE train is delayed and several cars are missing. Our seats are also affected. Accordingly, many passengers crowd onto the remaining seats. It is recommended to take the next train. So we get off again and take the ICE half an hour later. Our plan works out, with 4 seats in a separate compartment. The journey is relaxed and we reach the airport around 8 pm. For the first time, we use the evening check-in and drop off our luggage. After dinner, we take the shuttle bus to the hotel and try to quickly relax. We sleep restlessly and our day starts early. Equipped only with hand luggage, all stress is eliminated, and we board the plane punctually at 9:30 am. Our flight time is 11 hours and 45 minutes, and we arrive in Las Vegas around 12 noon. The flight is very smooth and I can even sleep a little. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the children. They simply are not tired. The entry process is quick. Las Vegas has 37°C and the sun beats down on us. We check into the hotel and enjoy the hotel's amenities. The pool cools us down nicely. David is quite exhausted, so we leave the pool after an hour and walk to the strip. We still need drinks and breakfast. The heat is getting to us. After dinner, we quickly return to the hotel. By 6 pm, we are in bed. It is 3 am in Germany.