VIVA LAS VEGAS BABY

VIVA LAS VEGAS. Well here we are in Las Vegas and we have been here for a month mostly in our time shares as the 5th wheel has been in for repairs. However we are now back in our little home and are staying at the Oasis RV park which is quite nice. It has been an injoyable month but we are Vegasist out and are leaving tomorrow to slowly make our way back to Dallas

Las Vegas is not a big city is and is quite easy to get around in if you can avoid rush hour and the construction. You know you are someplace too long when you can get around without a map.

Highlights of the stay in Vegas.

1) We are broke. Kathy learned how and enjoyed playing the slots but mostly Pai Gow Poker, she has been corrupted. See above.

2) Red Rock Canyon - We actually spent two days here, the first day Kathy and I toured around and the second day we accompanied the Balkans for the day. The area is quite spectacular and you wouldn't even know it was here if you didn't get off the strip. It is not all that well advertised but it is something else.







3) The Johnsons Arrive



Kathy's brother and Sil ( Bob and Shirley ) arrived in town for a few days and we met them at the airport. They were staying at the Venetian and were in town for a business meeting so we only got to see them on them on Saturday night. We did manage to do a little gambling and we did have a very nice dinner at a French restaurant called Pomplemousse which is located on Sahara drive. It gave us a chance to catch up and it was good to see them again.

4) The Balkans take Vegas by Storm:


Mike, Jolene, Phyllis, Brian

The Balkans arrived for 4 days and I think they brought just about the entire clan. Brian ( Kathy's BIL ) and Phyllis ( Kathy's Sister ) arrived along with their oldest daughter ( Jolene ) and her significant other Mike. Also arriving with the entourage was 3 of Brians sisters.

We met up with the group on a number of occasions as we explored Vegas with them. We spent a day at Red Rock Canyon, well they spend a day at the canyon as I just drove and let them do the hiking. My allergies were really acting up.

We had a nice but pricey dinner at The Palms ( a restaurant in the Mirage ) which is known for its steaks. The entire group was there as it was Bill's 50th birthday ( Brian BIL ) and it was a nice start to the evening. We then went down to Freemont street to experience the original core of Vegas and to see the nightshow.

On two of the everings we spent with the Balkans we took in two shows, one at the Bellagio ( O ) and the other at the MGM ( KA ). Both of these shows were absolutely phenomenal and I would recommend them to anybody who as the (mis)fortune to be in Vegas.

We drove Brian, Phllyis, Mike and Jolene to airport on Tuesday night and there were very glad to be heading home. However as short as the trip was it was good to see them again.

5) Shows - We were fortunate enough to be able to take in 5 shows while we were here and all of them were very good. I mentioned the two Cirque du Soleil shows( O & KA ) and how much wer enjoyed the. We also got to see a show called " Defend the Caveman ", a one man show about the differences between men and women. It was very funny and everyone should see it.

We also got to see Dana Carvey and Rich Little. Dana Carvey was funny but we had seen alot of the material he was using. We were sitting at the back of the theatre and couldn't see his facial expressions which was a large part of his act. Rich Little has not lost anything even at the age of 71 years. However I think we were the youngest people in the audience.

6) The Strip - Well what can you save about the strip, you can't say anything but a picture is worth a 1000 words. Especially the pictures of the Monte Carlo with fire damage.

All said and done, the shows were great and we enjoyed them all.

We will be leaving Vegas in the morning and it has been a good stay. Enough said as What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas.