Had a great sleep last night. The bed was so comfy even though it takes an effort to get into as it is so high!
We decided to ride the monorail this morning to see where everything was. To get there we had to walk through Paris and Bally's casinos. They are amazing. So opulent and they are like huge arcades with lots of shops and restaurants. The ceilings are painted like the sky with clouds and you feel like you are in a big city. The Paris Casino has a huge Eiffel Tower above it that you can ride up and inside the casino they have painted the ceiling as if you are looking up at it.
We decided to go to Viva Las Vegastamps as recommended by Gail Kirby. I suggested we get a taxi but Annamaree suggested we take the monorail to Sahara Street (the end of the line) and then get a taxi. Well we got off the monorail and walked down to Sahara Street and tried to flag down a taxi - no luck. Annamaree phoned for one and was told that they don't pick up from street corners or bus stops only from open businesses. So we decided to catch the bus. I have to say it wasn't the nicest end of town. The bus driver didn't know the place but let us off near the street number. We weren't really comfortable and were thinking of going back when I saw it down an alley. We crossed the street and when you went to the front door it was locked and you had to press the intercom for access. Then someone replied and unlocked the door. We had to walk down this corridor and it didn't look anything like a shop and we were getting a bit freaked out when we turned the corner into a room that was chock a block with rubber stamps. I have never seen so many in the one place. They make their own stamps and also sell online. I had a quick walk around but Annamaree meant business, she downed the hat and bag, picked up a basket and she was off shopping. She certainly helped the local economy along!
Then we walked back to the bus stop to catch a bus back to the monorail. It was so hot that our feet were getting burned so we had to move so we were totally in the shade. Eventually the bus came and when we got off we had a bit of a walk to the monorail but it was good to be in the cool again.
Annamaree decided to go for a swim and I wandered through the shops at the magic mile and then put $20 through the slot machines for Coralee and Kim. I had a few little wins and gt up to $50. I kept playing until I got down to my $20 and took it out. I didn't really know what I was doing but I got to play for a while and it didn't cost me anything.
When I returned we went out for tea and then wandered up to have a look at Ceaser's Palace and the Bellagio. As we were walking past the Bellagio the fountain started and it was different to the one we had already seen. The song was All that Jazz and it was amazing how the water moved to the music. Then we went to the lobby at Ceaser's Palace. It was so ornate with lots of marble, statues and fountains. It even has it's own wedding chapels. There are also lots of shops and eateries. We had trouble finding our way out it was so large. Then we went to the Bellagio. This was my favourite so far.
The ceiling of the lobby is covered in large glass flowers by Dale Chihuly and they are magnificent. Just off the lobby there is a garden scene with waterfalls, kites, and a garden shed that has lots of real birds in it. There are lots of flowers and snails made out of flowers. It is just lovely.
Then it was home as we have to get up early tomorrow for another adventure.
Cheers
Roz
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