{"id":446,"date":"2014-11-03T21:49:17","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T04:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icenryeblog.com\/?p=446"},"modified":"2019-10-12T18:36:54","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T01:36:54","slug":"66-in-14-tour-day-1-off-to-sin-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icenryeblog.com\/?p=446","title":{"rendered":"66 In 14 Tour Day 1 – Off To Sin City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, departure day finally departed. \u00a0Bags were packed and I was ready to go. \u00a0Off to the airport I went, breezed through check in and security only to find out the flight was delayed. \u00a0There was some concern since the final flight from Friday and the first flight from today was cancelled. \u00a0So Westjet had to figure out to get three loads of passengers to Vancouver! \u00a0Somehow they did.<\/p>\n

\"On<\/a>
Above the clouds. Enjoying the snow capped mountains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once in the air, it was a quick and smooth flight to Vancouver where you get to go from one end of the airport to the other to clear US customs. \u00a0On a side note, I’m always impressed how friendly the US security people are. \u00a0They’re always welcoming when I visit. \u00a0Canada security, on the other hand, try to make you feel guilty for leaving the country!<\/p>\n

\"Vancouver<\/a>
A Salmon Roll and Double Double!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Past US security, I saw what has to be the most interesting combination of restaurants. \u00a0A Japanese restaurant and a Tim Hortons! \u00a0I’ll leave it to you to come up with possible menu selections.<\/p>\n

Finally it was on to Vegas. \u00a0This flight, as opposed to the flight from PG, was about 60% full. \u00a0I had the whole row to myself. \u00a0My entertainment on the flight down was the Pixar Classic “Cars”. \u00a0Since most of the movie was based on Route 66, I thought I would see what landmarks they used in the film. \u00a0Most of them, I hope to visit.<\/p>\n

\"sunset\"<\/a>
Sunset at 40,000 feet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the ground, it was off to the car rental center to pick up my vehicle and home for the next two weeks. \u00a0I rented with Alamo. \u00a0I’ve used them before and really like how they let you pick your car. \u00a0I also took advantage of their on-line check in to bypass the counter. \u00a0What a good move. \u00a0The line up at the Alamo counter was past the entry to the kiosk! \u00a0Because of my early check in, I was able \u00a0to proceed directly to the car lot and grab my wheels. \u00a0From previous trips, I was hoping to get a Chevrolet Cruze. \u00a0I’ve rented this model twice before and have gotten to appreciate the car. \u00a0Well, my luck was good! \u00a0Not only did they have a Cruze, it was a RS model with better brakes, tires and suspension then the standard model. \u00a0Perfect for a road trip. \u00a0Off to the hotel for a nights sleep and to get ready to “get my kicks”.<\/p>\n

Come back for day 2!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Well, departure day finally departed. \u00a0Bags were packed and I was ready to go. \u00a0Off to the airport I went, breezed through check in and security only to find out the flight was delayed. \u00a0There was some concern since the final flight from Friday and the first flight from today was cancelled. \u00a0So Westjet had … <\/p>\n

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