Glad To Leave Las Vegas

My sisters wedding was good. My questions about her choice of life partner were eased as I met his family, and further relieved as I saw his face during the exchange of vows. They looked very happy, and pleased with themselves. I wish them many years of shared experiences, and lots of good laughs together.
Las Vegas itself, not enjoyable. I hated gambling and only lost three dollars before I grew resentful and quit blowing my money. I don't visit houses of prostitution,or strip joints, I would not go see carrot top if he were in my back yard, so entertainment options were limited to dorky tourist stuff, and I have never stood in line so much in my life. I spent some time wandering from themed hotel to themed hotel looking for a good time. Something wild and enchanting, something that I could 'leave in Vegas..' , but to my unsurprised dismay, just like everywhere else on earth, you have to create your own entertainment. I only saw regular, tired, hot, tourists much like myself. Some were intoxicated to the point of embarrassment, other than that all pretty nondescript, except the dirty bathrooms, filthy carpets, hot pools filled with too many greased up people, no organic food,no natural environments, and did I mention lines?
I would not complain so much, but people clamor to visit the city, and I just don't get it. I guess they are exactly the types who go on huge cruise ships and gorge themselves on mediocre food for the priveledge of hanging out with all kinds of germ carriers. (In my mind I call them human vectors..) The best part of Vegas was dinner at J's sisters home. They were hospitable, and relaxing to hang out with. It was great to have the kids in a normal environment.
We did go to red rock canyon, and had a super delightful desert experience. It really reinforced the much overlooked fact that as humans, we really are feeble babies. Without airconditioning and water and shade, we are totally vulnerable. The desert is totally inhospitable to human life. I cant believe we settled that part of the country. My favorite part of the desert was the watch out for burro signage- super weird and funny. A big yellow caution diamond with a burro silhouette on it. hahahaha.
The drive to San Diego was amazing (again with the desert) Just hot... We stopped at Calico California, after leaving the ghost town, we saw a big desert rain storm, lightning and all. The ground was so hot the water steamed as it hit the sand. Outside LA traffic was back up because of grass fires and we saw firefighters working right along the roadside. Pretty amazing stuff. We ended our day taking a dip in the Pacific. All my babies have touched the ocean. It was fun stuff.
All in all interesting, and so relaxing to just be with my boys for days and days. Thanks guys for a good trip. It is good to be home.