Hoover Dam

We decided to go see the Hoover Dam on the way to California. It's something we've attempted to see in the past a few times but never *quite* made it! I was happy we got to do it this time. It was really neat. I used to work for the Bureau of Reclamation so it was interesting to see what they are doing down there! The project itself is absolutely amazing -- some techniques used by civil engineers were unproven, so they were venturing into unchartered territory. Yet they started the project in 1931 and finished in 1936 two years ahead of schedule. The workers worked 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. And it all started because the Colorado River was seen as a source for irrigation water. It was a loooong way down!

Inside on the tour - it was really interesting! Um...not

quite sure what Ben is doing with his arm!

Emma was out! It was 115 F that day!

This bridge was just amazing

Mario booked an awesome place for us to stay in Henderson.

{and I do mean awesome!}

In the garden at the resort

Ben out on the terrace