Well, we did venture onto the "strip" - actually just drove right through the city and saw all the major hotels and casinos. When we got to the south end, we stopped for coffe, then turned around and came back. We only needed to stay right on Las Vegas Boulevard to do that, so no chance of getting lost, but the Strip was busy. I decided that I would like to do the tour on foot, so made plans to do that later.
On Sun. we went to the Cannery - a new casino which is out this end of the city. They have - as most of the casinos do - an amazing selection of restaurants. We went to the buffet (champagne) brunch which had so much food, one could never sample everything. We ate there for $24 total and only had room for a piece of toast later in the evening.
On Monday I had Gary drive me to the north edge of the city and I headed out on foot to do the tour. I wanted to see all I could, but also wanted to check out tickets for some shows. It was a great afternoon - walked for about 5 hours and covered more than 6 miles. Played a couple of slot machines, bought tickets for the Cirque du Soleil's tribute to Elvis, watched the magnificent fountain display in front of the Bellagio and - all in all - had a wonderful afternoon. Took a cab home because it was getting dark and didn't want to take a chance on figuring out the bus system.
Tuesday was a shopping day. The girl in the trailer next door took her car and we went to the outlet mall. I was looking for a dress for Heidi's wedding and I found one - two actually. I will be going back there, however - need to just browse.
We went to dinner with this same couple from the next trailer on Wed. night. At the aforementioned Cannery, they have a steakhouse which offers a wonderful (apparently) prime rib. Three of four had that. I had macadamia crusted chicken - delicious!
The tickets for the Elvis show needed to be picked up Thurs. afternoon (the show was Thurs. night) so I went down to do that, while checking out parking at the same time. Stopped at a 2 cent machine on the way out and made $40 in 15 minutes.
The show was absolutely incredible. Elvis music combined with the costumes, sets and acrobatics which have made Cirque du Soleil famous ensured a captivating evening. So many things happening on the stage at one time - hardly knew where to look!
The sun has been out every day. Monday the temp. reached 76 degrees. But the average has been mid to high 60's - completely comfortable. Nights are still cool, but that's fine.
Can't believe it is almost 2 weeks since we arrived here. It is becoming more and more comfortable as each day passes. I have a notion that this will not be the last winter we spend in the south! It is a good life.
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