Day 1/6
We wanted day one to be light. We left home at noon.
205 miles. 3 hours.
Punjabi Dhaba, Kingman, AZ: We stopped here for lunch. This one was a surprise. The restaurant hides behind a Love’s truck stop. You know it is an authentic Punjabi restaurant when you see Canadian truck drivers stopping for a take-out. The menu is limited but will more than satisfy your taste buds.
Punjabi Dhaba diaries.
+85 miles. 1 and 1/2 hours.
Hoover Dam, AZ/NV: We reached this beauty a little before the sunset. All tours are closed owing to the pandemic. So, this was quick.
On the border. 
Us at Lake Mead
+38 miles. 45 minutes.
Las Vegas, NV: We went into full tourist mode and clicked a picture under the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign.
How fabulous are we?
We stayed at Caesar’s Palace hotel for the first two nights. Despite the pandemic, Las Vegas was pretty crowded. Only a few selected businesses remain closed. We were checked for temperature before check-in. The check-in procedure took almost an hour. The room was beautiful and had a pool view! Statutory warning: Parking is a pain.
View from the room. 
Making the most of the make-up area
We decided to walk the strip in the evening. We also took a ride in the Linq high roller. You can practice social distancing on the ride as every pod seats only 5-6 people. It promises fantastic views for sure.
View from the Linq
We returned to the hotel at around midnight.
Next: Death valley national park.
PC: Ninad aka The Husband
Of Sun and Sand 