We woke up at some ridiculously early hour — 3:00 a.m., I think — on Christmas morning to pack ourselves into our little TDI and head to the airport to begin a week-long trip to the southwest.

We arrived in Las Vegas some eight to ten hours later: the beginning of a trip to include Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona.

But first, a trip to a casino for one of those world-famous buffets. Over-price, generally poor-quality food. Really shouldn’t have expected more.

Then, a stroll through the casino.

Odd — everyone seems to be so bored while playing slot machines.

Still, K, L, and Dziadek were amused.