We arrived in Las Vegas yesterday afternoon, managed to find a room, unpacked, got on-line to book our theatre tickets and then headed out in search of some food.
It seems like everyone I know has been to Vegas except me, but now I can say I've seen it, and I'm not sure what to say. A city like this in the middle of the desert? The streets are surprisingly wide and neat. They have put a rather large amount of concrete into making some of these places, considering that what they are making is re-created fantasylands, Paris, NY NY, Luxor.... The casinos are almost unbelievable in the numbers of machines and wide variety of ways to part with your money. Personally, I have NO desire to try them out. Would it seem wierd to visit Vegas and NOT try out the gambling machines? The things they've created are impressive, I guess, but tacky. Maybe tacky isn't the best word to use, but what can you say about stuff like the picture shown above or a glass pyramid that shines blazing spotlights into the night sky? Or Treasure Island, water fountains sychronized to music. There's no end to the glitz.
We've been walking everywhere and although it takes some time, it's exercise and easier than driving in this traffic, especially with the camper. We're also taking in a couple of shows, Mamma Mia last night (a typical musical plot done to the songs of ABBA) and Cirque du Soleil tonight. There are food buffets everywhere, especially in the casinos. They seem to be the easiest places to eat - best prices, widest selection.
Anyway, 24 hours left to experience this place before we head south again searching for more desert and cactus plants.
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