Wednesday July 7, 2010--yes, I am late in getting this up!
This was to be the day in Las Vegas to look at the hotels and see what there is to see. Since we were at the bottom of the strip, we could just work our way up from one to another. These are some seriously BIG buildings.
We went into New York New York. I liked that casino. It was interesting. We were hungry and went to find someplace to eat. We ended up in the Irish pub inside NY NY. It was pretty packed since there was a World Cup game. Lots of Spanish fans. There w
as almost nowhere to sit but we did find a little alcove with a decent view of a TV screen. Yay!! I was worried about missing the games. So, we had something to eat. There was a painting of D'Arcy McGee in our little alcove. I was a little puzzled since I didn't think he had remained on the best of terms with the American Irish. But, not my pub. They can put up pictures of whoever they want! So, we watched the first half of the game and then set out again.
We went into MGM. Did you know that there is a big lion enclosure in there? They bring in lions every day. There is a ranch that they live on outside of the city. They get washed and blown dry every day. Spoiled lions. It's like a big lion spa there. The day we were there, they had 3 cubs in the enclosure. They were running around and playing with each other and their toys. They had really big feet. I wish glass was easier to take pictures through--it makes it hard to get a good shot when everything is distorted or reflected. But, the lions were fun to watch. I don't think Joel enjoyed waiting for me.
We went to the M&Ms store. I can't believe that there are 3 floors dedicated to M&Ms. Do people really like them that much? There was a LOT of crap in there. I refrained from purchasing anything.
We also went into the Coke store. I didn't know that the Coke bottle on the front of the store is made of recycled Coke bottles. Bet you didn't know that either.
We went up the tacky side of the street--lots of people. Very hot. Lots of people. We went into some of the hotels. It is interesting to see what they--the powers that run the casinos--want you to do. Everything is about getting you to spend money. They don't care how. There are no straight paths so that you have to go past as many machines and tables as possible. I thought that there would be more places to sit and have a coffee and watch what was going on. Not too many. They want you to sit but only at a machine or in a restaurant. All the paths are windy to take you past stores. They put the less expensive eateries in places where you have to search them out.
You can smoke in the casinos. I guess that makes sense. They would lose a lot of business if people were constantly going out for a smoke. Some casinos do a better job with their air than others. Some smelled like smoke but most of them smelled like covered up smoke. The Flamingo was brutal. It smelled really bad. But, the Bellagio did the best job. It was still covered up smoke but it smelled the least bad.
We stopped and watched the fountains at the Bellagio. did I tell you about those already?? I can't remember what I have said and what I haven't! Those things are amazing. I didn't realize that they played a different song each time. I imagine at some point there are reruns but we didn't see any. I love the big huge fountains--really loud when they shoot those things off. Very cool. Go see them if you get a chance.
It was pretty hot. I think I have mentioned that before, right?? We went back to the hotel. I got to use the pool again. Why do they make hotel pools only 4 feet deep? I imagine it's for safety and stuff but it isn't any good for people who actually want to get wet. The pool was really warm. I guess that goes with the territory but I'm not accustomed to warm water swimming.
One thing I really wanted to do while I was in Las Vegas was go to Fremont
Street. They have covered the whole of two blocks overhead with LED lights and then broadcast a show on it several times at night. This year, it's a 70s theme. They did a whole thing to American Pie. VERY COOL!!! The lights of the whole street go down--all the shops and casinos dim--and then everyone on the street stops where they are and looks up. Eventually your neck gets tired but it's OK. I had a strange thought that it would be an ideal spot for pick-pockets. Everyone is focussed on something happening above so it might be easy pickin's for someone with bad intentions.
I really liked Fremont Street. The whole street is closed off and there are artists and booths selling things and the casinos are open into the street and it's cool. Glitter Gultch, the Golden Nugget--what you think of when you think about old Vegas. I think I kind of remember this street from when we were here when we were kids. It would have been something in its heyday! Mind you, now, it's only a couple of blocks and it gets a little dodgy outside of the area.
Joel doesn't really like traffic much (imagine that) so we had to take back routes. We went down Main St. to get to Fremont St. I don't know if this means anything, but I counted EIGHT bail bondsmen on Main St. alone. Why? I don't know. Maybe people need to post bail in Las Vegas. Why was I counting? I don't know.
There is also the side to Las Vegas that tries to save your soul. God seems to be a prominent feature on billboards. My personal favourite says, "What happens in Vegas...God knows!! Be not deceived, God is not mocked." I took a picture from the car at night. It's a wee bit blurry.
Joel wanted to see the Bellagio fountains at night. we never really got a chance to see that. Or the pirate show or the volcano thingy either. I guess it'll have to wait for another time.
So, that's about all we did on this day. We had to get up really early the next day so it was off to bed early for us!
This was to be the day in Las Vegas to look at the hotels and see what there is to see. Since we were at the bottom of the strip, we could just work our way up from one to another. These are some seriously BIG buildings.
We went into New York New York. I liked that casino. It was interesting. We were hungry and went to find someplace to eat. We ended up in the Irish pub inside NY NY. It was pretty packed since there was a World Cup game. Lots of Spanish fans. There w
as almost nowhere to sit but we did find a little alcove with a decent view of a TV screen. Yay!! I was worried about missing the games. So, we had something to eat. There was a painting of D'Arcy McGee in our little alcove. I was a little puzzled since I didn't think he had remained on the best of terms with the American Irish. But, not my pub. They can put up pictures of whoever they want! So, we watched the first half of the game and then set out again.We went into MGM. Did you know that there is a big lion enclosure in there? They bring in lions every day. There is a ranch that they live on outside of the city. They get washed and blown dry every day. Spoiled lions. It's like a big lion spa there. The day we were there, they had 3 cubs in the enclosure. They were running around and playing with each other and their toys. They had really big feet. I wish glass was easier to take pictures through--it makes it hard to get a good shot when everything is distorted or reflected. But, the lions were fun to watch. I don't think Joel enjoyed waiting for me.
We went to the M&Ms store. I can't believe that there are 3 floors dedicated to M&Ms. Do people really like them that much? There was a LOT of crap in there. I refrained from purchasing anything.
We also went into the Coke store. I didn't know that the Coke bottle on the front of the store is made of recycled Coke bottles. Bet you didn't know that either.We went up the tacky side of the street--lots of people. Very hot. Lots of people. We went into some of the hotels. It is interesting to see what they--the powers that run the casinos--want you to do. Everything is about getting you to spend money. They don't care how. There are no straight paths so that you have to go past as many machines and tables as possible. I thought that there would be more places to sit and have a coffee and watch what was going on. Not too many. They want you to sit but only at a machine or in a restaurant. All the paths are windy to take you past stores. They put the less expensive eateries in places where you have to search them out.
You can smoke in the casinos. I guess that makes sense. They would lose a lot of business if people were constantly going out for a smoke. Some casinos do a better job with their air than others. Some smelled like smoke but most of them smelled like covered up smoke. The Flamingo was brutal. It smelled really bad. But, the Bellagio did the best job. It was still covered up smoke but it smelled the least bad.
We stopped and watched the fountains at the Bellagio. did I tell you about those already?? I can't remember what I have said and what I haven't! Those things are amazing. I didn't realize that they played a different song each time. I imagine at some point there are reruns but we didn't see any. I love the big huge fountains--really loud when they shoot those things off. Very cool. Go see them if you get a chance.
It was pretty hot. I think I have mentioned that before, right?? We went back to the hotel. I got to use the pool again. Why do they make hotel pools only 4 feet deep? I imagine it's for safety and stuff but it isn't any good for people who actually want to get wet. The pool was really warm. I guess that goes with the territory but I'm not accustomed to warm water swimming.
One thing I really wanted to do while I was in Las Vegas was go to Fremont
Street. They have covered the whole of two blocks overhead with LED lights and then broadcast a show on it several times at night. This year, it's a 70s theme. They did a whole thing to American Pie. VERY COOL!!! The lights of the whole street go down--all the shops and casinos dim--and then everyone on the street stops where they are and looks up. Eventually your neck gets tired but it's OK. I had a strange thought that it would be an ideal spot for pick-pockets. Everyone is focussed on something happening above so it might be easy pickin's for someone with bad intentions.I really liked Fremont Street. The whole street is closed off and there are artists and booths selling things and the casinos are open into the street and it's cool. Glitter Gultch, the Golden Nugget--what you think of when you think about old Vegas. I think I kind of remember this street from when we were here when we were kids. It would have been something in its heyday! Mind you, now, it's only a couple of blocks and it gets a little dodgy outside of the area.
Joel doesn't really like traffic much (imagine that) so we had to take back routes. We went down Main St. to get to Fremont St. I don't know if this means anything, but I counted EIGHT bail bondsmen on Main St. alone. Why? I don't know. Maybe people need to post bail in Las Vegas. Why was I counting? I don't know.
There is also the side to Las Vegas that tries to save your soul. God seems to be a prominent feature on billboards. My personal favourite says, "What happens in Vegas...God knows!! Be not deceived, God is not mocked." I took a picture from the car at night. It's a wee bit blurry.
Joel wanted to see the Bellagio fountains at night. we never really got a chance to see that. Or the pirate show or the volcano thingy either. I guess it'll have to wait for another time.
So, that's about all we did on this day. We had to get up really early the next day so it was off to bed early for us!
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