Friday, April 06, 2007

What happens in Vegas...


We're back from our little surprise trips. I love doing this. I kept Janelle in the dark until we were in the airport. Our flight was delayed 2 hours (actually was delayed both ways... airports rule), and I accidentally slipped and said where we were going while eating supper.

I've been to Las Vegas once before, for one night. I walked the entire strip and lost a total of $35 (rode a roller coaster, ate two buffet meals, and had some Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream). It was very much a surface tour of the place.

This time around, 5 days four nights. Some thoughts:
  • Average of 86. Desert heat rules.
  • Stayed at Mandalay Bay. Ridiculously cool pools. Expensive food. Nice rooms.
  • You've seen one casino, you've seen them all.
  • When your walking through casinos and you hear a cheer, a bell, or coins dropping, you can't help but stop and look.
  • Breakfast Buffets are where it's at.
  • The hotels alone are impressive (particularly enjoyed Venetian, New York New York, Wynn, Bellagio, and MGM Grand)
  • Saw a fountain show, a volcano, flamingos, a botanical garden, lions, New York City, Paris, Venice, a world of M&Ms, a world of Coca-Cola, and a singing face floating over a lake of dreams...didn't pay a cent for any of it.
  • Saw three unbelievable shows... payed a lot for them.
  • Walked, stood in line, walked some more, rode on a bus, sat in traffic, walked, stood in line, rode a monorail, walked some more.
  • Was offered pornography on nearly every street corner.
  • Saw things that made me worship God.
  • Saw things that brought me face to face with our fallen state.
  • Enjoyed laughing and talking with my wife.
  • Was exhilarated and heart-broken at the same time.
We had a great time. Vegas is an amazing city. 4 days is enough. More thoughts to come...

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