Tim And Kate's Excellent Adventures (A Travel Blog)

Standing in front of the Queen Dome Glamping is like camping in luxury. It’s a step up from a “regular” cabin. You are away from the real world, but you’re not leaving all the comforts of home. Glamping at Kimberly Creek Retreat is luxurious compared to regular camping. Your sleeping arrangements include a comfortable bed with clean sheets. The bathroom includes a toilet, shower, and sink. In the kitchenette, you will find a small fridge, a sink, a convection oven, and all the kitchen utensils you would need. Outside, you get a fire ring and a propane grill for cooking. “Do these cabins have air conditioning?” Air conditioning is the most important need for Kate when she travels. A convenient bathroom is also up there. Camping is no exception. She had been tent camping once before, in high school with friends. She had a miserable experience because it was hot, humid, and she had to drive to a bathroom. Kate can look back and cherish the memories she made with her friends. She laughs a...

Visiting Las Vegas is something every American does at least once in their lives. We had planned a Vegas Trip around Kate's cousin Sam's high school senior photo shoot in March 2020.  We had planned this trip long before COVID. Before the masks. Before the toilet paper wars. Before the isolation. Before the Zoom Calls.  Before Las Vegas Closed. Our Original Vegas Visit Plans We traveled with Kate's brother Kirk, Kate's cousin Sue, and Sue's son Sam. Kate and Sam participated in group shots with some of Kate's photographer friends. They came from all corners of the US to take pictures of high school seniors among the Las Vegas lights. Our first misstep was reserving a five-passenger SUV. We realized we needed a three-row with all the luggage we brought with us. We wound up upgrading from a Hyundai Santa Fe to a Nissan Armada. That suited our needs fine. In fact, this truck (and all the onboard tech) was bitchin'. If you have the means, I encourage you to pick...