Am back!

[phyncke]

And I have skimmed the flist. Tada! I have pics but they are not that great so I am not sure I will post them. I was not that good a photographer in Vegas. So I don't know. Anyhoo. Here is the recap:

Friday - Arrival
Saturday - went to the Vegas sign, Bellagio, and the Venetian (for a gondola ride, recommend the outdoor one)
Sunday - went to Easter Brunch at the Springs Preserve, to the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, train ride around Boulder City
Monday - went back to the Vegas Strip and hit - New York, New York, Paris, Bellagio and Caesar's Palace

Very fun trip. I went with my friend J**** and stayed with my other friend R*** in Henderson which was the perfect distance from everything. I really enjoyed the desert climate this time of year. It was low 80's or high 70's most of the time and sunny with some cloud cover at times. It did not feel that hot but it was warm enough to hang out by the pool and chill. Vegas is a totally decadent town and I get the hedonism. I see how it has its limits. I cannot take the noise and multimedia beat for too long before I feel overwhelmed. What we did was perfect as we spent time on the strip and then time outside. I think there is such thing as going to Vegas for too long and I liked how long I was there. Got the flavor and did not stay too long. Money goes fast there but I did not overspend. We did lots of cheap and free things. I gambled a little - played two hands of black jack and one slot game at Caesar's. Really, that is about all for me. I consider gambling a total waste of money and have seen people get in trouble with it so I don't really do that. I had a fun dealer and would have played more had I won my hands but I lost and that was it - my 20.00 contribution to the sin fund. LOL.

Anyways, that is about all I have on the trip. It was great to spend time with the gal pals. We all got along great and wanted to do the same things.

Cheers to you all and Happy Belated Easter.


by aglarien at juicy_grapes

Comments

[aglarien1.livejournal.com]

Glad you're back and had a good time!

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

It was fun. Thanks, darling! :)

[nienna-weeper.livejournal.com]

Never been to Vegas but have been to Reno 3x - and, of course, the res has casinos.

When I used to gamble I considered it fun, 'cause it was, but I would set a limit and always keep my winnings. That way I never lost much. It isn't fun anymore though... I played slots and poker slots they're lust not fun like they used to be. Once I won $200. on my first spin on a slot. $2.00 for $200... good swap, heh! I walked. I'm not stupid, heh.

Glad you had fun, Jane boo! *Squishes*

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

I have been to Reno a few times. I really like it. It is a bit more low key but still pretty. The resorts are just a lot bigger in Vegas but the casinos run the same.

I like playing blackjack because I know how to play that and can follow it easily. Other things confuse me a bit. I would have played more if I had won a few hands. :P

[portus.livejournal.com]

Sorry, the anon comment was me, though my phone decided to log me out!

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

No worries. There is a lot more to do in Vegas than just the gambling thing - lots of shows and the resorts themselves have activities in them and exhibits. Very cool. I don't drink or gamble really and still had a very good time.

[elladansgirl.livejournal.com]

I loved Vegas and when i was there i stayed at a friend's place in Boulder City. Visited the Hoover Dam and i think we did the strip twice and we, of course, went to see the chippendales lol

on the last day i was there we drove up to Lauglin for the day.

glad you had great time!

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

Next time I go, I am going to see Thunder From Down Under - for sure. I have seen that in SF and want to see the big show in Vegas. Oh yeah.

[gwaelinn.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a great time and awesome trip! I could use a vacation so...I'll live vicariously through my flisters who get to go to cool places :)
~G

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

It was fun and not that expensive. A little excursion. I would go back there for a little stay at a hotel. Yeppers.

[stephmariemarsh.livejournal.com]

so glad you had fun! :)

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

Definitely had fun. Only lost 20.00!