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Vegas for families

     As one whose family visits Las Vegas often, I enjoyed the article in the November/December 2000 issue of The Motorist. The authors neglected to mention, however, the monorail between the Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Bay, as well as the one from Bally's to the MGM Grand which shortens a long walk between mid-strip and the south end considerably. Under free attractions, the writers left out some of the best, including the Lion Habitat in the MGM Grand. Downtown, the Fremont Street Experience is a one-of-a-kind, high-tech sensory delight. Visiting the Conservatory of Flowers at Bellagio is amazing, since they change the entire presentation overnight depending on the season. Easy on the wallet entertainment suitable for kids of all ages should include the Shark Encounter at Mandaly Bay and the gondola rides at the Venesian. The Coke Museum across from New York, New York is a fun way for everyone to spend a couple of hours, too. And if you want to spend a bit more, the feasting and jousting at the Excalibur rounds out the eclectic mix of entertainment geared towards families.
Sue Crozier, Calhan

HID Lights
     Regarding your article [Auto Talk] in the January 2001 about the High Intensity Discharge Lights, any potential user should be aware of a downside. I drive a 2001 Audi A-6, 4.2 with the HID lights. Other drivers not familiar with the characteristic of the lights (the blue tint) think that you are driving with your brights on. This results in the opposing driver flashing his brights at the driver with the HID lights.
     I suggest the AAA Motorist magazine engage in an education effort to alert others that if they see an approaching car with bright white-blue lights, not to assume that the driver is engaging his high-beams, but has HID lights. I wish there were a way to retrofit to the standard lights. Granted, the HID lights provide more light, but after being "flashed" several times by other drivers, it can make a person almost blind. And there is also the very real consideration of road-raged drivers reacting with more than flashing their brights!
Michael Wilson, via e-mail

Friends at AAA
     I have been a AAA member for 36 years and have appreciated the use of the travel services, maps, TripTiks, etc. In addition I have been grateful for road service help occasionally over the years.
     While visiting with my family in Monument, Colorado, recently I ran into a problem with the car at my disposal and was unable to get it started. Not having any friends locally to call for advice, I called your AAA office. I was connected to "Jenny" who listened patiently to my unusual request for advice, gave me pertinent information for renting a car, having it delivered, etc. Several hours later I was driving my Hertz rental car and my grandchildren and I were back on schedule.
     Please extend my gratitude to Jenny for the friendly, helpful assistance she gave me. I feel like I have friends at AAA to help me with a variety of problems wherever I travel.
Geneva Maletsky, Colorado Springs

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