Stoical is a good word. I think it means accepting what you've got and just getting on with it. I'm that.
Went out at 10pm last night. Looking like one of the M.I.B. Decent suit trousers, best cashmere-like pullover (not shirt or t-shirt). And I thought I looked good (Not D and O). I wandered around Fremont Avenue, live band, lots of people, noise, lights, lasers, millions of fruit machines. Then caught the shuttle up town to the Strip. Took a hundred pictures. Absolutely magic. Watched the volcano erupt at Mirage, watched the immense fountain display at Caesar's and then onto Treasure Island where there was a live free show; involving two pirate ships in battle and one getting sunk! All spectacular. And I felt conspicuous wearing my shades, but, hey, get on with it!
Today my new Explore group of 6 have had an 8 hour journey along route 66 to Red Feather Lodge near the Grand Canyon. And this evening we watched the sun set on the rim. With a thunderstorm brewing it was majestic and magnificent. Photo's attached.
It's occured to me that the stars will be wonderful later, we're in the middle of nowhere. But, hey, I would not be able to see them.
I will contact Icelandair when their offices open tomorrow (on the way to our hike in the Canyon) and will see about re-arranging the rest of my holiday.
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