Here are some interesting things we have learned while living in Nevada:
(1) It's pronounced Ne-vah-da, with a long "ahh" sound - just like a true Rochesterian would pronounce it. :)
(2) Pedestrians have the right of way, even if they step out in front of a car without looking!
(3) Nevada does not have any recycling program. It 'kills' me to put the empty milk jug into the garbage can, not the recycling bin!
(4) Most people put snow chains on their tires in the winter (December to February). Carson City is nestled in the 'foothills' (smaller mountains) of the Sierra Nevada Range. If you want to drive almost anywhere, you need chains on the tires to create more traction on the snow on the steep mountain roads.
(5) We've heard that car inspections are basically a licensed person doing a once-over a your car. We'll find out for sure on Monday!
(6) In Carson City, the ratio of casinos to Starbucks is 1:1. (Not so much in Reno - many more casinos.)
(7) The weather is quite chilly at night (30's), but gets up into the 70's by noon. It makes it difficult to know how to dress for the day.
We'll let you know more interesting things as we discover them!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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2 comments:
Diana!! I have you on myspace, but it's often not updated. I see you are doing well and have your hands full with your beautiful babies!! :)
Deb (Lanzone) McDonald
That's neat. I thought that most of Nevada was more desert-like! You will get all the seasons then, right?
Love and miss you!
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