I just got back from an amazing time in Vegas, babbbbby. Dale and I left Wednesday afternoon and drove to Eugene. I was still feeling quite sick, so I slept most of the way. Once we got to the airport, we checked in and headed up to our gate. We first flew to Los Angeles. Since our plane was a bit late getting in, we had to basically run to our next gate. When we got to our gate, they told us they had switched gates... we missed our flight to Las Vegas. So we had to go all the way back to Delta ticketing and get them to trade in our tickets for a later flight. We caught the last flight to Vegas that night. We ended up getting in around 1030, and then took a taxi to our hotel, the Bellagio. We met up with Dale's parents in the lobby, quickly went up to our room to drop off our luggage, and then headed down to one of the many restaurants in the hotel. I was still not in the eating mood, so Dale had a bite to eat, and then called it a night around 12.
The next morning, I slept in while Dale was at an appointment. He got back around 11, then we got ready, and met up with his parents for lunch. We ate at the hotel buffet. Now, this isn't just any buffet: it's huge, and has everything you could ever want to eat there. I could only nibble on some salad and turkey though cause my stomach was still achy. After lunch, we headed out for some serious sight seeing. We first stopped in at Caesar's palace to walk through and look at the Forum Shops. They have everything. We also watched a little show in the central area from the old Roman times. Then, we headed back out onto the strip to go pick up our tickets for the Phantom of the Opera. After that, we kept walking, and went over to the Wynn hotel for a bite to eat. We taxied back to Caesar's Palace and then walked back to the hotel (they are right next to each other basically). Then, we got ready for the Phantom. It was an amazing show. One of the best I've seen. I have always wanted to see that, so it was my dream come true. I was so thrilled. After the show, we went to Joe's restaurant in Caesar's Palace. They specialize in steak (apparently the best in the city). Dale and his dad had steak, while his mom and I had chicken. It was delish. Afterwards we went back to the hotel, and walked around the casino for a bit. Then, it was bed time.
The next morning, I got to sleep in again because Dale was at another appointment. I eventually got out of the most comfortable bed, and went to get ready. While I was blow drying my hair, I was cautious to watch in the mirror cause I knew Dale would try to sneak up on me when he got back. But, then he texted me saying he'd be another 2 hours...what a joke. Anyways, he crept in and still managed to take 10 years off my life. Jesus. That day, Dale and I went over to MGM to see lions. He told me they would be the big ones with the manes. But it was two females, and they were sleeping. Still, it was exciting. We then went over to New York, New York to look around there, and have a bite to eat. Afterwards we took the monorail over to the mall to do some shopping. We ended up getting off at a few stops early, so we did some more picture taking and sight seeing at the Venetian (Italy-like). We spent the rest of the afternoon shopping, and then went back to the hotel to get ready for Danny Gans. His show was over at the Mirage hotel. He was amazing. He impersonated all these singers from the 1940's until the present. He was bang-on with most of them. I was super impressed; it was a great show. Afterwards, we went over to Caesar's Palace to look for a place to eat. We chose a chinese type place that is one of Wolfgang Puck's restaurants. I had lettuce wraps, wonton soup, and tofu. It was all delicious! Then we went back to our casino in the Bellagio, and we played the slots for a bit .. Dale was ahead a bit, and then gambled it all away. We also went outside and took lots of pretty pictures of 'Paris' and our hotel. That night, Dale and I drank some red wine, and then headed to bed around 3.
Dale's parents left early Saturday morning. So, we were on our own to explore! We went over to Mandalay Bay where we were going to look at the shark reef, but we didn't want to pay to see them, so we just walked around and went to the Luxor hotel to see all the Egyptian sights. We walked back towards our hotel and went to another mall just across the street from the Bellagio. I went to Urban Outfitters, and then we walked around a bit more. Then, exhausted we made our way back to the hotel and got ourselves some gelato from this amazing place inside. We made reservations for Joe's (again! soo good) for 930.. and had a nice break and nap in our bed. Around 8, we walked down the strip to go see the Pirate Show at Treasure Island. We got there, and it was packed! So, we only stayed for a few minutes, because we couldn't really see anything, and it was mostly just girls dancing around and singing. Dale said when he was little it was way better cause it was all Pirates and action. We then started to walk back, took a few more pictures, and then headed to dinner. Dinner was fabulous again, but I had a headache and the only thing I had in my purse was NyQuil. Well I took it, and soon enough my headache was gone, but I was so drowsy and I was about to fall asleep right there in Joe's. So we went back to the hotel, and rested. We headed to bed pretty early, because we had a early start on Sunday.
We left the hotel around 930 on Sunday morning. Dale and I were lucky enough that we got a flight back to Portland together. Then once in Portland, we had to part ways because I had to go get my other tickets through another airline. Dale went to his gate for his plane to Eugene. I got my tickets, had to go through security again (and this time I had to do all this dumb stuff cause I was selected for special screening.), but then I checked my gate, and it was the same as Dale's! So we got to spend another 45 minutes together. I was so happy. He left around 345, and my flight wasnt for another hour. I was sad to see him go, ugh, we are always doing the goodbye thing. It really sucks. I had two more flights home, and had to do security again, for a total of 3 times in one day, plus customs! I made it back to Victoria around 730, met up with Alex, and then Sierra picked us up. I got home around 830.. and was so exhausted. I had my usual sad time without having my boy around, unpacked, and loaded all my pictures.
Now, I am back to classes and school. yuck. This is going to be a busy week for me, and weekend, cause I have an exam and essay next Monday. Bleh. I can't wait until April!
Viva Las Vegas,
cheers.
xx
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