Monday, April 5, 2010

DAY 5 Part 3 - SIN CITY


the wind made us feel like we were in southern alberta - crazy!


loved IN-N-OUT burger, ate there both days we were in Vegas


Happy to see palm trees again


our world tour began in New York
(darn wind kept the roller coaster from running)




first building we entered - face to face with the filth and corruption.   We had to walk thru the casino to get to the roller coaster, which was closed.  Happy to say that none of us were even slightly interested in what goes on in there.  The girls couldn't stand the smoke, and didn't care for the atmosphere either.




atrium flower and bug garden display in the Bellagio.  Sadly, the beautiful fountain show we really wanted to see couldn't run due to the high winds too.  (If you ever go to Vegas, make sure it isn't windy - the best stuff won't be working)




Volcano eruption at the Mirage




couldn't go for a gondola ride either (wind)






M&M World


No trip to Vegas would be complete without an Elvis sighting


the Excalibur


just a little worn out after our 5 mile (or 8 km)  hike up and down 'the strip'.  (they all slept well that night)

We slept at the Holiday Inn Express about a mile or two south west of the strip - we were happy with the choice.
Final opinion of Vegas:  none of us liked it.  It was fine to see once, but I doubt any of us would return without a really good reason - so, what happens in Vegas, can stay in Vegas for all we care.

7 comments:

Natalie said...

Looks like I should just go to my other favorite places to see the Eiffel tour, M&M world and palm trees. At least you can say you've been there and won't have to wonder if you should go to Hawaii (for example) or Vegas down the road.
8 miles is a long way! My feet hurt just thinking about it.

Kristin said...

Wow... looks like you guys are having sooo much fun! We LOOOOVEEE In n out burger.. its Ben's FAVORITE! You should have come to phoenix.. you were sooo close ;) Keep having fun and drive safe!!

Anonymous said...

I agree. Been there done that. Well. I only ever drove down the strip and went and saw the temple, but it wasnt all that appealing
-Diana

thegehmclan said...

I keep on looking at Jenna and I think that she looks so much like my Addi. Especially with her glasses.

Erica said...

that night was not as fun as i thought it was still a little fun i was so tierd

brooklyn said...

We just stayed in Vegas last weekend. The strip is so disgusting. I was shocked. Ya, won't be going there ever again!

The Dunham's said...

Love M&M world! Did you buy any?? Why could the volcano erupt but not the water display?? Bummer! I would like to see the water display..but that was added after my one and hopefully only trip to Vegas too. Interesting to see the mammoth hotels..but dont care for the atmosphere.