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Harley-Davidson trips

Sitting on your bike in front of the Grand Canyon, you feel
like a kid again, with stars in your eyes.
In front of the elephant feet at Monument Valley, with
John Ford's films in mind, you get the impression that the
Indians are coming.
The site of the "fairy chimneys" of Bryce Canyon, created by
freezing, storms, and erosion, is of majestic beauty.
Visiting Pier-39 in San Francisco, with views of Alcatraz
Island, the Golden Gate and sunbathing sea lions, is truly
evocative.
Passing through places like Monterey and Carmel leave a
lasting impression on your mind. Standing on the hillsides
of pristine Pacific One and seeing hundreds of sea elephants
lying on the beach in the distance makes you feel how far you
are from Belgium.
I couldn't end this description without mentioning Las
Vegas, the city of never-ending excess.

A couple of friends had decided to (re-)celebrate their
wedding at Graceland Wedding Chapel. We rented three
American limousines, one for the bride and groom and two
for our group of guests (12 people). We arrived a little early to
form a guard of honour for the bride and groom. Planned
with the utmost seriousness to the sound of Elvis’ music, the
ceremony lasted around twenty minutes. The legendary
song "Viva Las Vegas" brings the ceremony to a close, and
the bride and groom receive a recorded cassette and an
official document.
It was very nice. We left the chapel and headed for the
Bellagio (one of the most beautiful hotels in Las Vegas) and went to
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the suite booked on the 15 floor by one of the couples. In
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