Reno, the City that Gambling Forgot...

Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World, is in an uncertain time. It seems that this city has seen some tough times lately as there are a few empty casinos on the main drag here, leaving a vagrant feeling parts of the town. Most of the casinos that are left don't seem to to have been updated in the past decade or so. However, it seems this city is in a period of transition, as the river area is being built up by trendy stops. I believe that this city has seen worse days and will rebound in the near future. While it may never again rival Las Vegas or even Atlantic City, it will remain known to future generations of gamblers, and there is always the fascination of walking the set of Sister Act. As for my time here, most of it has been spent in the casinos whether it be for wagering, hitting the buffet, or a free show at Circus Circus. Other than that there isn't all that much to do within walking distance. Tomorrow I get back on the bike and head west, only about one week left to go. I can't believe this trip has progressed this far. We shall see how far I get, as I have two possibilities for bedding down tomorrow. Well until then....

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles...

As many of you know, today was supposed to be my departure date.  However, in the vein of trying to plan out as little as possible for this trip, I already hit a small snag.  When I called Amtrak to talk to them about loading my bike into storage, I learned that this particular route does not allow bikes on the particular route...oops.  So instead of taking the train, my family will be driving me to Ashland, VA and I will begin my journey from there.  This will cut off one to two days from my trip because it is slightly inland.  I have now packed everything I will need (and probably a few things I won't), my added weight is 51 pounds, a full 14 pounds under my maximum weight.  Getting excited now.