Las Vegas, Day Two...
November 18/19
Fellette had a plan! It was a very optimistic exercise involving taking in two shows, and seeing several special events and places that people had told her about. It also involved five miles of walking and taking either taxis or buses. [Oh yes, we also had to go shopping for groceries and get the truck serviced as well].
We almost accomplished her wish list. After shopping and servicing the truck we returned to the trailer park and walked to one end of the strip. We toured a bit, then had a bite to eat before taking in a show called Viva Las Vegas. It is really a bit of a worn-out presentation as things go in LV. That didn't matter, we were going to see Rita Rudner later that evening even if it meant full-price tickets. I really did enjoy the show however, remember we have never been here before.
After the show we took a cab to the other end of the strip to Mandalay Bay. We started our trek, going into the various hotels/casinos. They literally blow you away, they defy description with their opulence and over-the-top architecture and decoration. It seems that the various hotels compete with each other regarding theme, cost and outrageousness. What was new and fantastic two or three decades ago will be torn down for something bigger and better [?].
Inside, the hotels all seem to be filled with mindless people, some like us. The smell of tobacco smoke hangs everywhere in the hotels, and there is a certain din of noise caused by gambling machines and their associated dinging and donging. Again we are dumfounded by the number of Mexicans in Las Vegas, with their kids as well. What's up with that? I thought that "The Mexicans" took the low paying jobs, I must be misinformed. They are a very happy and friendly bunch of people. The only nasties we saw were white guys that had too much to drink.
We went to Rome, [Caesar's], Venice, [The Venetian], Camelot, [Excalibur], The Far East, [Mandalay Bay], Egypt, [Luxor], etc., etc. We watched the dancing fountain at the Bellagio and the auto collection at The Imperial Palace, and the lions at the MGM. It was really mind-boggling.
After the dancing fountain show we decided it was time to firm up the show. Unfortunately Rita Rudner closed the day before we got there! No fear, our legs had given out and our stomachs were growling. No taxis were available, [Saturday night!], and the buses were loaded. We trekked closer to home, it seemed to take forever and ever, and eventually had another well deserved meal. We staggered into our trailer completely exhausted. I was in bed within minutes.
All in all, a great day. We will likely never come back to Las Vegas. We are glad we came and did as much as we did, even if we don't feel comfortable with all that Las Vegas stands for in society. I am quite sure that there are some lovely homes in Las Vegas, and I do realise that everybody doesn't live on The Strip.
Pictures are a smattering of our day.
posted by Doug and Fellette @ 8:44 AM
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