Aunty Dympna, Ret, Yudian & Tony
Hoover Dam
Bride in Red Rock Canyon
Bride in Casino
Bellagio GardensMy aunt & sister had never been to Las Vegas before, so we tried to offer them a variety of activities for their 3 day visit. On our second day we picked up a 7 seater hire car and my brother & his wife joined us for the 38 miles (48 km) drive to see one of the seven wonders of the Industrial world, the Hoover Dam. It’s a pity 112 workers had to die in its construction, but it really is an amazing structure. Lying on the border of Nevada and Arizona and fed by the Colorado River the dam creates the Lake Mead reservoir and is a vital water source for this desert location. The power generated from the Dam services the states of Nevada and Arizona as well as most of California
Driving through the desert is such thirsty work that we made a unanimous decision to return to Caesar’s Palace where Tony & Yudian were staying. We found a round table at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant in the Forum, so had a bird’s eye view of all the people wandering through the area. The food was delicious and the white wine superbly chilled. As usual, it was the company that made it all so much more enjoyable.
That night we were back at our own hotel and after dinner we wandered through the vast lobby/casino area and heard some good music coming from the Irish Pub. We popped in there for a quick drink and ended up staying there until 1am when the band stopped. Interestingly the singer Robbie Howard was a cast member of the world famous ‘Legends in Concert’. He is heading to Australia soon in his role of Frank Sinatra in the ‘Rat Pack’ playing to audiences throughout NSW.
Next morning we took a scenic drive NW of Vegas to the Red Rock Canyon. It is written up as the most scenic area of Nevada. It really is quite beautiful in a rugged sort of way. We were there around 9am on a Saturday, and the place was busy with cyclists, runners and hikers. Not to mention the odd bride or two.
Last night was our last night, so we caught a shuttle up to Caesar’s Palace and went across the road to the Venetian and watched as the gondoliers sang to their passengers in the replica Venetian canal. On our way back to the Strip, I saw a bride sitting at a slot machine. I asked if I could take a photo and she was happy to pose for me. Anything goes in Vegas. It sure is an interesting place to come and visit for a few days.
Next stop Bellagio to see the stunning gardens. What a masterpiece. We wandered outside to catch the 8pm fountain display, but due to windy conditions, they were cancelled. I had seen them before, but the others hadn’t, so it was a bit disappointing as they are very beautiful. We were all rather weary so made tracks for our shuttle bus stop. While we were standing there I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see my young dentist from Ballina! She was in the middle of a 2 week visit around USA with a girlfriend who lives in Coffs Harbour. Small world! When she did my last dental check up a few weeks ago she did say she would be in Las Vegas and I mentioned our visits would coincide, but not once in a million years, amidst all the weekend visitors, did I expect to see her. Next stop Kansas City.
Driving through the desert is such thirsty work that we made a unanimous decision to return to Caesar’s Palace where Tony & Yudian were staying. We found a round table at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant in the Forum, so had a bird’s eye view of all the people wandering through the area. The food was delicious and the white wine superbly chilled. As usual, it was the company that made it all so much more enjoyable.
That night we were back at our own hotel and after dinner we wandered through the vast lobby/casino area and heard some good music coming from the Irish Pub. We popped in there for a quick drink and ended up staying there until 1am when the band stopped. Interestingly the singer Robbie Howard was a cast member of the world famous ‘Legends in Concert’. He is heading to Australia soon in his role of Frank Sinatra in the ‘Rat Pack’ playing to audiences throughout NSW.
Next morning we took a scenic drive NW of Vegas to the Red Rock Canyon. It is written up as the most scenic area of Nevada. It really is quite beautiful in a rugged sort of way. We were there around 9am on a Saturday, and the place was busy with cyclists, runners and hikers. Not to mention the odd bride or two.
Last night was our last night, so we caught a shuttle up to Caesar’s Palace and went across the road to the Venetian and watched as the gondoliers sang to their passengers in the replica Venetian canal. On our way back to the Strip, I saw a bride sitting at a slot machine. I asked if I could take a photo and she was happy to pose for me. Anything goes in Vegas. It sure is an interesting place to come and visit for a few days.
Next stop Bellagio to see the stunning gardens. What a masterpiece. We wandered outside to catch the 8pm fountain display, but due to windy conditions, they were cancelled. I had seen them before, but the others hadn’t, so it was a bit disappointing as they are very beautiful. We were all rather weary so made tracks for our shuttle bus stop. While we were standing there I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see my young dentist from Ballina! She was in the middle of a 2 week visit around USA with a girlfriend who lives in Coffs Harbour. Small world! When she did my last dental check up a few weeks ago she did say she would be in Las Vegas and I mentioned our visits would coincide, but not once in a million years, amidst all the weekend visitors, did I expect to see her. Next stop Kansas City.
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