You know, you might think it's weird, but,
I think gas stations are one of my favorite parts of road trips!
I mean, you really never know what you're going to find,
like, if you stick around after you fill up,
you're going to see the comings and goings.
Like semi-truck drivers who have been doing their jobs for decades and decades,
or really big, loud families who are crossing the entire country
in a motor home or an RV.
Or just like two best friends, hanging out and having an adventure on a tight budget,
but still having a really great time!
And I think that's because there's so many different ethnicities,
and backgrounds, and cultures, and styles that you see
at a place like this.
Because of that, you see the different way that people
greet each other, or how they eat, even,
or how they express themselves.
And it's really kind of amazing!
You know what?
I think that our gas is all finished, so let's go check on that.
When you suddenly realize that you're almost there,
you just want to speed up and get there.
But maybe...
you should slow down!
Spend some time wandering around,
taking pictures,
after all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
And think about it,
you probably get the chance to run away from your routine,
what, once in a blue moon?
Well, anyways....
A road trip is more than just going from one place to another,
it's about being on the road.
So,
stay with me for a little while and...
let's take some more pictures!
Well, guys, guess where we are?
Can you tell? “Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas” sign tells us
that we have reached our destination!
We're in Vegas!
Oh, and right next to an airport also, if you can't hear that!
But we're here! We're officially here in Vegas!
The city in the middle of the desert, where it barely rains,
and a lot of people refer to it as Disneyland for adults!
Which, I guess, depends on your definition of fun.
For some people, having fun means
watching a baseball game, or a football game,
and having beer and popcorn.
But for other people, it's going to the beach,
and having a barbecue with their friends,
or playing video games with people from all over the world,
playing with your pets, shopping, cooking,
or even just taking your kids to the park
and teaching them how to ride a bike!
I think really the problem is that, in modern society,
we devalue fun.
Right? We kind of see it like it's a little bit of a waste of time.
But fun should never be considered a waste of time!
It's not, we need it!
With all of our hectic lives
and all of the stuff we have to take care of in a normal day,
we have to remember to have fun!
So, that being said, let's go down to the Strip,
let's get ready for a little fun tonight!
Oh, and in case you haven't already figured it out,
my idea of fun is taking pictures and talking to strangers I've never met.
Well...
I kept my eyes wide opened, like I promised,
and now I think that our journey is at an end.
But I think, ultimately,
the destination is never as important as the journey.
All travelers know that.
Now that we've done this whole thing together,
make sure that you get out and see the world.
Really, be bold!
Be curious!