Day 52 - Las Vegas, Boulder Beach

June 22nd
(Ursula) The heat was unbearable even in the morning as we hit the road toward Las Vegas. Along the way, we picked up a couple of hitchhikers heading to the same destination. With no AC in our camper, we kept the windows cracked, hoping to create a slight draft to cool us down.

By the time we arrived in Las Vegas, the temperature was so intense that sightseeing was out of the question. The air was like a blast from a hairdryer—hot and dry. All we could think of was finding water to escape the heat. So, we made a beeline for Lake Mead, where we camped at the Boulder Beach Campground.

We spent as much time as we could submerged in the lake, staying up to our necks in the water, just trying to shield ourselves from the 125-degree heatwave.

Even after the sun set, the temperature didn’t drop much. So, we ended up sleeping outside on top of camping tables, covered in wet beach towels. It was uncomfortable, but at least it was cooler than being inside the camper. Oh, man—what a night!Read more