We started our trip on Friday afternoon, right after everyone got out of class. We drove all afternoon and arrived at my roommate's house around 10 pm on Friday night. The only scary hold-up was a brief encounter with a very condescending police man, who pulled our driver over for going too slow in the left lane. She didn't get a ticket, but was still pretty shaken up by the experience. Luckily, the rest of the driving was very safe and super fun.
Saturday morning started off with a visit to the beautiful Las Vegas temple to do baptisms for the dead. It was really different from any other temple I've visited, so it was interesting to perform the ordinances and to feel the spirit. We even got delicious cinnamon rolls from the temple cafeteria.
After the temple, we enjoyed an amazing lunch and then took a short drive to Lake Mead to spend the afternoon boating. This was easily the best decision we have made all semester! It was so nice to be out on the water, away from the chilly temperatures and looming homework deadlines back in Provo. Everyone got to try water-skiing, and then we got dragged behind the boat in tubes. My arms are still sore from being practically ripped out of their sockets. Tubing was epic, and everyone was cracking up as people flew off left and right. We finished off the evening with an incredible homemade dinner of chicken, artisan bread, asparagus, and russet potatoes, and then watched a movie on a backyard projector.
We went to church on Sunday, and got to see my roommate's sweet baby niece be blessed. The ward was so welcoming, thoughtful, and spiritual. It's always amazing when you travel to realize that the Church is the same across the United States and around the world.
On our way back to Provo, we talked, jammed out to music, and laughed uncontrollably as the sunset turned the Nevada sky pink behind us. It was such a fun roadtrip that really bonded us and made us closer friends. I know I will always remember the fun times we had in Boulder City!!
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