Last Few Details

This is going to be the last of the Great Vegas Posts. Not because I lack material for another four or five posts, but because there is a lot going on here, in real life, in real time, and I feel I can begin posting about that tomorrow.

But there are a few Vegas details I would like to capture and mention to you, oh loyal reader not-on-the-boat.

First, here is a photo of the water show that took place every day and night in front of The Bellagio. We caught this show a few times, mostly during meals. They play music and the fountain does a dance routine to each song. It's an odd thing.



Also, I should mention the other show we got to see, V. The ultimate variety show. It really was a great show, and I'm not just saying that because we had great seats, or because Steve was picked on by the hosts of the show and then got to go onstage while they hurled high speed yoyos at his head.

Vegas is an odd place. There, in the middle of a flat flat desert, is a cluster of enormous buildings. It tricks the eye and makes you think everything is closer than it really is. For example, when the plane landed I looked over and saw the casinos and thought "Why take a shuttle? We could walk!" And yes. We could have. But we would have been very very tired.

Lillian had tried explaining the bus system before we left, and Steve had taken the monorail. But I am old fashioned, and insisted on walking everywhere (except the Rio). And let me tell you, these casinos are huge. But they blast music through speakers out to the sidewalks, which makes strolling much more pleasant. Also, many of them have moving walkways or escalators to aid you in crossing the street, or entering a building, such as their casinos where you will spend (loose) lots of money on blackjack. It's odd to see escalators outside. I still wonder what happens when it rains. Isn't it bad for them?

Finally, gimmicks and distractions are everywhere. Tigers, roller coasters, tip-top views... many places to drop an extra fifteen bucks. It's just that some are more thought out than others.