Sunday, June 27, 2010

Vegas. Day 4.

This would be the longest day in Vegas. Ever. First, we had to tell Amy and Ben bye and send them back to CA. Then Daniel and I set out with the rest of the group, but ended up doing our own thing -- touring the strip, mostly on foot. What's with us and walking MILES through cities? I wanted to soak in the sights. We walked through hotel after hotel after hotel...the strip really is remarkable. Each hotel and casino is it's own little world. And I loved visiting them.
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Friends before Vegas, but even better friends now. LOVE the reunion. Can't wait till the next one.
Las Vegas, Blvd...here I come!
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New York New York --
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Excalibur - for some reason, I never want to stay here.
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MGM Grand -
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Paris -
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Bally's -
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Largest slot machine we've ever seen.
Bill's Gamblin Hall -
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Flamingo - love love love it. All the tables in the casino are HOT pink.
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OShea's -
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Stopped here for a $1 beer. Love the countdown to St. Patty's Day.
Harrah's -
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The Mirage -
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Treasure Island - where they have not so family friendly shows at night.
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Palazzo -
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We found MORE gelato. This time it was Dan's fave - mint chocolate chip.
Bellagio -
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World Famous Wynn -
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This made my day - just that morning I'd been sad, thinking of my Emily.
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I would love a floor or wall like this. Magical.
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Trump -
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At this point, we met up with the group to say goodbye to Matt and Lindsay. I was hot and tired and felt like I was going to be sick. There is NO BREEZE in LV. Off to Cesar's Palace for some sweet tea and french fries!
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After refreshments, the remaining 9 of us went across the street to OShea's. Their casino contains one game you just can't really lost at -- BEERPONG 24/7. Too funny! While the guys hit the table, the girls played roulette. I should have quit while I was up...instead, I ended up losing EVERYTHING I had. Oh well. It was a really fun afternoon.
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Many hours later, we went to watch the volcano erupt and see the (very inappropriate)show at Treasure Island.
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Now starving, we hopped on a bus to Freemont Street. Cameron will tell you that the Golden Nugget has THE BEST NACHOS on earth. I think not eating all day had just taken it's toll. Still, one of our last meals was the best and the cheapest. : )
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