Back to NY, Day 1.

Well, we decided to move back to NY. You know that that means? Another long drive across the country and the rebirth of our road trip blog.

Keep reading for the next few days of Amber and Paula's Superfantastic Road Trip Travels.

Captains Log

Day 1, 10/7/12

10:00am- We officially leave Torrance. The movers took everything we could stand to be parted with and we took the rest. First stop...mani/pedi's!

We stopped off at our favorite nail salon and got a bit pampered. I talked Paula into a fancy spa pedicure which she immediately regretted. That's what I get for not staying in my lane.

11:53am-Left for Vegas! First stop was to gas up. We filled up the tank for $4.57 a gallon. This road trip is going to bankrupt us at this rate!

1:15pm- We've now entered the land of The Hills Have Eyes. I do not want to get stranded in this place. I'm already picturing some freakshow coming out of the woodwork while I'm stranded on the side of the road and dragging me back to his lair where he collects hair dolls and belly button lint. Get me out of here!

2:07pm- Starting to see a lot of signs for attractions in Vegas. Several have passed by advertising Ventriloquists. We've both now discussed and realized we hate ventriloquists. A) It's creepy. B) We can see your lips moving. You're not fooling anyone. We've also realized we have no idea how to spell ventriloquist. (Thank you spellcheck!)

2:26pm- Are we in Nevada yet? Saw a sign for a California welcome center which usually means we're almost to the border. It's been about a half an hour. Are we there yet? How bout now? Now?

3:26pm- Crossed into Nevada for realsies. Vegas here we come!

3:51pm- Is it Vegas? It's shiny! Nope...False Vegas. Crying ensues.

4:00pm- Helloooooo Vegas! Checked into the Excalibur and promptly went to the bar for a beer, a shot and put some money on roulette.

After checking into our hotel and showering, we walked right over to Planet Hollywood and got the 24 hour buffet pass. 24 hours, unlimited buffets, 6 hotels, $40. So. Worth. It. We gorged ourselves into a glutenous coma and then stumbled back to our hotel. We gambled a bit more, lost a bit more and promptly passed out in our room about 10pm. Hey...it had been a long day.

Total mileage for Day 1: 282 miles
Total Driving time for Day 1: about 4 hours
Total spent for Day 1: roughly $39 for gas, not adding in mani/pedi and Vegas money.