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SO much to do in Vegas, I did not even know where to begin. It is a good thing I had 3 friends with me who had all been there before and who knew where to go & what to do because I truly was lost. We were not there 2 hours and I was having sensory overload. As we cruised up and down the strip taking in many of the sites, I felt like my head was on a swivel, spinning from side to side to see everything. So many people told me what Vegas was like, but until you have been there you truly cannot grasp what you will experience there.
We did some wonderful things while in Vegas: ate at a fabulous buffet, saw not one but two great shows (Tournament of Kings and Tony & Tina's Wedding) as well as many light and fountain shows, went through some luxurious hotel lobbies, went out to Hoover Dam, rode a wild roller coaster, spent some quality time at the pool, drove through Red Rock Canyon, and went down to the old strip and saw the Freemont District to name just a few. I took some great photographs to document my trip (be looking for them on SnapFish), and I have the blisters to prove I it all. I walked enough in 4 days to lose 2 pounds.
I now have a new understanding of the saying "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas." I know, I know...you all think that people who say "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas" means that they have done something in Vegas that they do not want their friends and families back home to find out about. Well, I am here to tell you that is NOT what is meant by that saying. I believe its meaning to be that people do not tell what happens in Vegas because if they came home and told you what they saw, you would never believe them, it is definitely something you have to experience for yourself.
Some of the things I saw there...I am at a loss to describe. The drinking...we saw people drinking first thing in the morning, and it continued all day long. This truly is the city that never sleeps. There were drinks there that had strings attached to them and they would slip around your neck with straws that reached to your mouth, no joke! The crowds...as you walk up and down the strip, you are shoulder to shoulder with people. There literally were people everywhere. I even felt claustrophobic outside. Every 1 to 2 feet (no exaggeration) there are men and women on the strip passing out porno information. They are shoving it at you, almost right into your hands, even if you do not want it. For those of you who love to people watch, this would be the place for you. I saw people do things I never would see at home. I guess at times I forget about the mix of people out there. As you were in your hotel lobby, out on the strip walking, visiting the sites, shopping, etc., I was often surprised at the different nationalities of people. I guess "Sin City" draws people from all walks of life, young and old, poor and wealthy, black and white (and every color in between); it does not discriminate. That place will take your money, no matter who you are. I am proud to say...it did not get much of our money. I gambled only $6...I think in total Las Vegas only got $22 total from the four of us. There is SO much other stuff to do there, gambling just did not pique my interest.
I had a great time sharing my experience with my friends. Do not get me wrong, I am SO glad that I went to Vegas and was able to experience all that Vegas had to offer; however, I am not sure I would ever go back. There are so many other places to go and things to see. Now, on to my next adventure.
There is SO much to do in Vegas, I did not even know where to begin. It is a good thing I had 3 friends with me who had all been there before and who knew where to go & what to do because I truly was lost. We were not there 2 hours and I was having sensory overload. As we cruised up and down the strip taking in many of the sites, I felt like my head was on a swivel, spinning from side to side to see everything. So many people told me what Vegas was like, but until you have been there you truly cannot grasp what you will experience there.
We did some wonderful things while in Vegas: ate at a fabulous buffet, saw not one but two great shows (Tournament of Kings and Tony & Tina's Wedding) as well as many light and fountain shows, went through some luxurious hotel lobbies, went out to Hoover Dam, rode a wild roller coaster, spent some quality time at the pool, drove through Red Rock Canyon, and went down to the old strip and saw the Freemont District to name just a few. I took some great photographs to document my trip (be looking for them on SnapFish), and I have the blisters to prove I it all. I walked enough in 4 days to lose 2 pounds.
I now have a new understanding of the saying "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas." I know, I know...you all think that people who say "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas" means that they have done something in Vegas that they do not want their friends and families back home to find out about. Well, I am here to tell you that is NOT what is meant by that saying. I believe its meaning to be that people do not tell what happens in Vegas because if they came home and told you what they saw, you would never believe them, it is definitely something you have to experience for yourself.
Some of the things I saw there...I am at a loss to describe. The drinking...we saw people drinking first thing in the morning, and it continued all day long. This truly is the city that never sleeps. There were drinks there that had strings attached to them and they would slip around your neck with straws that reached to your mouth, no joke! The crowds...as you walk up and down the strip, you are shoulder to shoulder with people. There literally were people everywhere. I even felt claustrophobic outside. Every 1 to 2 feet (no exaggeration) there are men and women on the strip passing out porno information. They are shoving it at you, almost right into your hands, even if you do not want it. For those of you who love to people watch, this would be the place for you. I saw people do things I never would see at home. I guess at times I forget about the mix of people out there. As you were in your hotel lobby, out on the strip walking, visiting the sites, shopping, etc., I was often surprised at the different nationalities of people. I guess "Sin City" draws people from all walks of life, young and old, poor and wealthy, black and white (and every color in between); it does not discriminate. That place will take your money, no matter who you are. I am proud to say...it did not get much of our money. I gambled only $6...I think in total Las Vegas only got $22 total from the four of us. There is SO much other stuff to do there, gambling just did not pique my interest.
I had a great time sharing my experience with my friends. Do not get me wrong, I am SO glad that I went to Vegas and was able to experience all that Vegas had to offer; however, I am not sure I would ever go back. There are so many other places to go and things to see. Now, on to my next adventure.
Love the pictures, Love Vegas and Love seeing it thru your eyes, my friend!
ReplyDeletePerfectly blogged! There was so much overload of things to do, see, experience, etc.! We had a great time... Like you, I think I am all Vegas'd out, for now. Thanks for letting me share in some of your 50th adventures!
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