Jim and I just returned from a whirlwind week in Las Vegas, Nevada. It sure feels good to be home. I know the saying, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", but I thought I'd let you in on a little of the fun that we had. We arrived on Saturday, checked into our hotel, and immediately headed for the strip. We visited Paris, Caesars Palace and the Bellagio. At the Bellagio, we saw the Chihuly hand-blown glass flowers, botanical gardens, and of course the amazing Bellagio fountain.
The following day, we rented a car and went to see the Hoover dam and Lake Mead. We took the dam tour and enjoyed the desert scenery.
On Monday evening we went to see Jubilee, the strips longest running topless review. It was amazing.
Tuesday evening was spent in preparation for Jim's STLE talk...which was the whole reason we were in Vegas in the first place.
Wednesday we visited the Venetian, Wynn, Excaliber, and NYNY.
While at NYNY, we rode the roller coaster. It was AWESOME! The view was great. The ride was great!
While at Planet Hollywood Wednesday evening, I won $200 at roulette!!!
Thursday was spent recovering from the previous evenings adventures. Jim played roulette at Stinky Bill's and won $10.
We went to Planet Hollywood for lunch and stumbled upon a red carpet movie premier and saw Jonah Hill, Holly Madison, and Russel Brand.
We caught a red-eye flight that evening. The weather was awful and we experienced a lot of turbulence, as well as being struck by lightening mid-flight. It was one of the most frightening things that I have ever experienced! Needless to say, we are happy and relieved to be back on the ground safe and sound in Gainesville. Vegas...it's been fun. Thanks for the memories!!!
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