Travels with Les: Change of scene and weather.

After more cold weather Saturday turned into a beautiful day with sunshine and warmth. Ivy and Ben had some friends over to play and as it was so warm there were water balloons for them to have fun with. Stupidly I was out there watching when it was 'get Nanna Lesley'! Luckily Justin came along so there were now two targets! It was fun even though we were soaked to the skin!!

Sunday saw us watch Ben play football (soccer) in the rain and cold. Five year olds look so cute playing. Restarting after half time is always a problem as they tend to forget that they changed ends. Benny had some very good moments but like all young ones was a little distracted by others. The game had only been finished about 15 minutes when the heavens opened, luckily we were in the car!

With the weather so cold, hovering around 9C I decided it was time for some warmth and to give the family a break from me so booked a flight to the warmth of Las Vegas! Not a place I've ever really wanted visit but the thought of warm weather and a chance to see the Grand Canyon did the trick! Just before I left Ivy's wobbly tooth came out as we were playing! No I didn't do anything!!

When Justin dropped me at the airport it was 7C! Going through the airport was interesting with the walkways sending you, maybe on a trip before you left with this lighting!

A 4 hour plane ride later and I was in 30C - just a slight difference!

I am staying in a studio on 16th floor and can see the airport and other crazy things from the balcony.

It was 32C yesterday and I took the hop on/off bus to get the lie of the land.

This has a roller coaster on the outside at the top! I was feeling sick just looking up!

After the bus trip I went to have lunch. Luckily for me they have an Eataly restaurant near my accommodation as I hate burgers and not always keen on hot dogs. It was good to get out of the heat for a while!