We made it to the east perimeter of the city by 1:30am. There were hundreds of cars and about a thousand party-animals and high-plains drifters. We had to park a half mile from the trailhead and walk through the carnival atmosphere. Our red tasklights showed us the way without blowing our night vision. <br><br>It was worth it. Although there were high clouds, they cleared off around the constellatin Leo between 2am and 4am with a only a few minutes of some very thin clouds. Great meteor show with many small ones and some big one that left vapor trails. We lay back with our heads on our rucks and took it all in till hunger took over and we made for IHOP. The place which is usually dead at that hour was packed. What a great night.<br><br>Great story Chris! I like your taste in music.