Monday, March 26, 2007

Getting to Zzyzyx

We left for the airport bright and early. There were a lot of people going through, so we spent a long time in security.
The flight to Phoenix was pleasant. We got in a little late because of the fog in Pittsburgh. We had to run to catch our last flight.
Once in Las Vegas, we met up with 8 other people waiting for our van ride. We waited a long time and there was lots of traffic on the way here.

A view of the Nevada snow-capped mountains.

Hector really enjoyed looking out the window in the plane. He thought the cookie they gave us as a snack was pretty lame, though.

Hector sitting in a palm tree, getting some of the Mojave Desert sun.





Where we're staying here. Jsut kidding! This actually is an old mineral spa that was started here many years ago. Our lodging is cramped, but at least it's warm.







A view of the desert at Zzyzyx.









Testing the gas for the hot air balloon.











The hot air balloon, ready to go.





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