Up at 5 a.m. to beat the heat, we proceeded on to Lake Mead. Don had seen the Hoover Dam on his last visit but had yet to experience the Tunnel Trail. Long gone are the trains and tracks that helped build the damn dam. Today hikers, bikers and runners can enjoy a broad view of Lake Mead from a flat grade cut into the side of solid rock.
We proceeded on the 4.5-mile round-trip trek and found a few volunteer photographers to operate the mini cam. It was a beautiful calm day, mostly shaded as the hot sun had yet to reach its intensity. I took a little detour on the return route as Don slowed down to take in the breathtaking view that will be delivered in a future photo album to loyal readers of this journal.
Hungering for a non-salad breakfast, Don persuaded me to take him to IHOP where I was fortunate to find a vegetarian omelet on the menu. On Don's last full day here I frantically searched for a few remaining fix-it items. All I could find was the guest bathroom sink's stopper that had been rendered ineffective by Haven sleeping his large cat frame in the sink. At first it looked like another trip to Home Depot but Don was able to repair the original part. The other fix was so easy I could have done it. The reason the kitchen clock had stopped was the battery had died. Time no longer stands still.
Now time is running out on Don's 2006 visit we only have time left for a run at Sunset Park and an early Red Sox-Yankees game on ESPN. Then the fun ends as Don flys home and I return to work at my new job.
1 comment:
Sounds like Don had a great visit,he must be staying in good shape to keep up with all those activities you envolved him in.
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