Leaving Ely was made easier by the fact that I was roughed-up at one of the two Blackjack tables in the Hotel Nevada's Gambling Hall. Even with a table limit of $25 a hand, I managed to lose $600 last night. Now my Nevada gambling take has been reduced to only $100.

This morning, I rolled the dice and took a shower. It wasn't too bad. I felt the water temperature fluctuate a few degrees, but nothing like I assumed it would be after reading the warning sign on the shower. Then I packed up and again hit the road. After doing a quick drive-by of the two Ely brothels to satisfy my curiosity, I was on the highway again. Today's destination: Zion National Park in Southern Utah.