We wanted to stay along the Colorado River, so we followed the interstate from Las Vegas, south,
toward Bullhead City and found a river casino town to play and stay for the night.
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From Laughlin to Oatman at the start of Rt 66
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The sun just waking up
The shallow glow of misty morning dew was rising in
leopard print hills just out in the Mohave Desert
we have a breakfast of tacos held over from last night’s dinner.
A Mexican restaurant then,
the beer in the pump room of the Colorado Belle was good
among the creaking pipes and bustling waiters,
most people were watching sports or gambling.
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Old towns keep their western traditions against change
have shoot-outs at high noon each day,
cracked pots in the gallery.
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Hot means 120 degrees, but in June it’s only reaching 105.
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Passive Architect 