Day 5

Mammoth Lakes was a wonderful place to wake up and spend the morning.

Lots of swimming and relaxing before heading out.

Quick Roadside attraction --- rumor has it there is a hot spring back here.

Bliss.

Miles was a bit reluctant --- he thought it was a little gross.

On the road to Death Valley.

Beautiful.

HOT!

Majestic.

We drove straight through Death Valley (the largest national park in the contiguous 48) --- while the kids slept in the backseat.  It was gorgeous!!!!  We originally planned to stay the night, but miles thought he would die (literally) so we chose to motor on to Vegas.  The kids were squealing with delight as we drove in -- it was definitely a different way to view the strip. But, once we got to our hotel, we went straight to bed. So much for checking out Freemont Street.  ;)