From the naturally beautiful landscape of the drive, the sudden monstrosity of Vegas seemed to come out of nowhere. We were able to see the bright lights of the city from at least 30 miles away. When we checked into our hotel at the end of the strip (Circus Circus), we were surprised at all of the things that are given for just $30 a night (or roundabouts that number). We first decided to look around the hotel, which has a full theme park inside called the Adventuredome and then we headed out into the city. It certainly was breathtaking. Minus the fact that you have to be very careful about where you look because littering the ground are pictures for prostitutes and throughout the street are people handing out cards. Thank goodness for Uncle John who warned us long beforehand. “Look straight ahead and don’t take anything people try to give you.” Man isn’t that the truth.
The next day we slept in a bit and headed for our free lunch buffet at our hotel. I couldn’t believe how large it was. After lunch, we drove up the strip to the Las Vegas North Side Outlet mall which was shopaholic heaven. They had everything from Kate Spade and Burberry to Ed Hardy (ick). By the time we left it was getting dark, so I had Daniel drop me off at the Venetian hotel so I could get some Basin White Bath products. Hooray!! Then ran over to the Paris Hotel to make it there before 715 to go to the top without getting charged an extra $12. Upon arriving at the top, the fountain show at the Bellagio was just beginning and had the best view in the city. It is truly the most amazing experience (never mind that I am terrified of heights) seeing the city lit up and the fountain show!! Then we ran back to the hotel to get freshened up and went to look around the city some more. We took a quick peek into the Monte Carlo and the Riviera after grabbing a beer and a Mango Margarita at Rock-n-Rita’s. Inside the Riviera was a room full of old arcade games where we played a game of air hockey, Donkey Kong, the Simpsons and Daniel tried to win me a rubber duck. It made us sad to see how few people were at the Riviera, since it was such an iconic place back in the 60’s and 70’s. Since we had a free pass to ride a ride at the Adventuredome, we tried to run back to our hotel across the street to ride the roller coaster. Unfortunately it was closed and we decided to grab a late dinner at The Garden Grill where Daniel tried a half rack of ribs and I enjoyed a delightful cheese quesadilla.
Doubtful
Why a clinic needs a fancy building is beyond me. And why it’s the CLEAVELAND clinic when its in LAS VEGAS is also beyond my comprehension.
….sigh….inside the Venetian
Balloon Runaway
Paris
The Fountains of Bellagio atop Paris Eiffel Tower
Once again….the Fountains….ooohhh
Pinball machines inside the Riviera
Casino: “You can win THIS if you give us all your money in PENNIES!!” (disclaimer: and you will lose sleep and your family and all you own) “You can have the best car of anyone you know!” (to live in)
Poor Sucker who Gambles: “OOOHHH, I could win this for A PENNY!!” (and everyone will love me)
The next morning, we cashed in our final free buffet meal at our hotel and met an interesting woman at the next booth who had won 7 jackpots on her stay. When she found out we were from Kentucky, she gave us a disgusted look and was surprised to find out that bourbon was made there. She also inquired as to why they wear such gigantic hats for the derby. Tradition I guess. But she gave us a president’s collector’s edition dollar coin so I guess we weren’t too hillbilly for her….and thus ended our lovely stay in the gambling capital of the planet.
*Most disturbing thing I saw is a tie between the sheer amount of children (they were everywhere) and a drunk guy pushing a stroller through the casino with his toddler, well and the advertisements for hookers. The thought still gives me the he-bee-jeeb-ees.*
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