The Idiot didn’t just walk the congested Strip in Las Vegas to get in shape for his upcoming circumnavigation of Cyprus in April. Once he got his social obligations out of the way, he left urban Nevada to hike some of the state’s lakes, deserts, valleys and canyons.
First, though, he paid his respects to Bruce Willis, Julius Caesar, Rod Stewart, the Riviera Hotel and other people and places on the Strip while relaxing in a suite at the top of the Wynn Resort Towers.
The Idiot started each day with a healthy breakfast in his suite on the 58th floor of the Wynn.
It didn’t take long to get into the loose and libertine social swing of the Strip.
The Idiot told Bruce Willis that he’d need a cap if he planned to do any MedTrekking. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
One urban stroll included a visit to the wedding chapel in the Monaco Tower at the Riviera Hotel. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
Taking a spin class to avoid getting too stressed by the social activity on the Strip. (Photo: Sandra Bertagnolli)
The Idiot promoted Amnesty International at a Rod Stewart concert.
Taking a friend’s dog for a walk to avoid getting too stressed by the social activity on the Strip.
The Idiot suggested that Julius Caesar get behind WWF efforts to save endangered pandas. After all, when in Vegas…. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
It was a delight to abandon the incessant lights, noise, cameras and action of the Strip for the natural sights, sounds, silence and solace of the beckoning undeveloped desert. The Idiot’s first hiking stop was Red Rock Canyon west of Las Vegas.
An old timer gave The Idiot the scoop about the hiking trails in Red Rock Canyon. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
The Idiot leaves the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip for the comforting colors of Red Rock Canyon. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
Romance at Red Rock Canyon. (Photo: Sandra Bertagnolli)
The last hiking stop was Hoover Dam and Lake Mead where The Idiot left Nevada and was last seen sauntering into Arizona.
Sizing up the level of Lake Mead before taking the first steps around it.
The last picture of The Idiot taken above Lake Mead in Nevada before he walked into Arizona — and lost an hour. (Photo: Liz Chapin)
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