We just left Hawaii, which has been getting the worst floods in two decades . We came to Las Vegas, where Google AI reports: As of March 23, 2026, Las Vegas is experiencing a historic heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 97°F (36°C) at Harry Reid Airport. This marks the highest temperature ever recorded in March , breaking the previous record of 94°F set just days earlier in the same week, and far exceeding the previous all-time March high of 93°F from 2022. Interestingly enough, it all depends on exactly where you live and go. No problem about the rain in Nuuanu. During the two-week period, we never lost electricity at all. Went out to dinner in Las Vegas yesterday, and while the peak high in this city is at 4PM, around 5PM there was a slight breeze and I actually felt quite comfortable walking around. Of course, it's still March, and the temperature goes up in the Summer. Okay, first, Las Vegas does not rank up there with ...
As I walked from my apartment to catch Uber to the airport, noticed a scary sign on my floor. During the pandemic period, these are the signs of a COVID-infected person. We flew on Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu to Las Vegas. There was no TSA delay. First stop, The Plumeria Lounge, which had good food, plus wine and beer. First Class cabin, and we had a Mai Tai to start. Plane left on time. The cuisine was good, and I had a lot of Johnny Walker Black Lable. Here also with a cognac, watching F1 The Movie with Brad Pitt. Rotten Tomatoes scores of 82/97. I thought this film was about Formula 1 racing, but was so much into outer space, that I stopped watching. I was also too sleepy. Approaching Las Vegas airport. From the airport. Taxi to the Golden Nugget. Approaching downtown Las Vegas. Golden Nugget. Don't know why, but the hotel gave us a grand suite. Large bedroom. Huge bathroom. Our view. -