Made it to Reno! We're in the Sierra Grand Resort, which Sandy says was once the MGM Grand. For an old hotel, they have really invested in upgrading interior finishes and fixtures, etc. Big room, big bathroom and very comfortable, at less than we've paid for much less in other places. No in-room coffee maker or free coffee in the lobby, but a Starbucks at the bottom of the elevator!
On the way out of SLC, driving I-80 west, there were long roadside beds of water that were perfectly reflective. Don't know if that was because of the salt content or what.
Had a good lunch in the old Stockmen's casino and restaurant in Elko. I was kind of surprised that the street facades in Elko weren't as interesting as in Durango, Silverton, Ouray or New Braunfels, TX, where we've enjoyed strolling along, reading the buildings. Maybe fires changed the character of downtown Elko in recent times.
Anyway, it's a bright, sunny morning and we're off to Carson City and environs and, in the afternoon, tackling the photography of a paper quilt. Should be an interesting day with a "local" guide. TV
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