It seems there are machines for everyone!!
We stayed in the Flamingo and on the way to the car we had an Elvis sighting!
He even followed us to Trish and Steve's wedding at Graceland Chapel and ushered the bride down the aisle. How many father's would do that for their favorite daughter?
Gunnar had not changed so much since we saw him a year ago but Blade had really grown up in the last two years since we saw him at Disneyland. They will now be a senior and freshman in high school in Bakersfield, Ca. and their grandfather could not be prouder!
Trisha and Steve stayed at the Venetian and we were captivated by the scenery there. The umbrellas with water dripping in front of the waterfall were so imaginative.
And then there were the gondolas that provided rides in the river without the odors of Venice.
I just could not get enough of the beautiful lighting all along the strip on Las Vegas Blvd. each night. The weather could not have been better! The humidity was low and the highs were in the 80s. I was chilly several times but never too warm.
I put on my brave hat and we allowed Blade to show us the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower. What a view of the city we had from that vantage point.
One morning we enjoyed breakfast at the Belagio. Their conservatory was so whimsical and we just wandered along enjoying each minute detail. I find it amazing that there is so much of a water theme throughout Las Vegas while it is situated in the middle of the desert.
Each morning small mums are used to replace those that are fading such as on this frog and Lady Bug.
In the pastry shop the chocolate fountain makes you feel like you are in Charlie's chocolate factory. The display is several stories tall and near the bottom the dark and white chocolates blend . Leon is worried about where all the extra chocolate goes.
Although we were only in Vegas for five days we managed to walk a million miles, eat a ton of food, get our sleep patterns all messed up, to lose a little money but not a lot, to eat two buffets, to go to an Elvis wedding, to play with grandsons, to visit the Bellagio, Caesar's Palace, the Flamingo, the Venetian, Treasure Island, the Mirage, the Palazzo, Denny's, IHOP, the Sahara, the Eiffel Tower, the pirate show at Treasure Island, the water show at the Bellagio, sit by the pool, and stroll the streets to our hearts' content.
