Vegas Baby!

For three months my hubby and I have been planning a trip to the Grand Canyon using the tickets we got at the Chocolate Dreams charity event. Finally the day came where we hopped on a plane and headed for Vegas.

After a short stop in Chicago we landed in LasVegas, NV in just under 6 hours. After picking up the rental and making sure to get directions and a map to the hotel we headed out ready to check in and hit the strip. We followed the directions Enterprise gave us and found ourselves hopelessly lost in the middle of LasVegas. Luckily, my freakish organizational skills came in handy as I pulled out the LasVegas city map I had brought along. After looking at the map I realized that the road we wanted was actually split up into 3 different sections that did not connect. We, of course, were not on the right part of the road and it was ridiculous to get to where we needed to go. Using the map I was able to guide us straight to our hotel and we were able to check in. For those that know me, I am HORRIBLE with directions and was glowing with pride when we pulled into the hotel parking lot!!! I was so proud of a job well done I texted my parents to brag about my success. :)

After checking in we took a shuttle down to the strip and spent the day perusing the casinos and shops on LasVegas Boulevard. I must admit I was not impressed in the least. I always hear how great and impressive Vegas is; I found it dirty, smelly, and boring. Not being one to drink excessively or gamble I guess I would. The architecture used to draw people into each casino was fun and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the fun decor of each casino; however, the smell of each casino and the hooker cards that littered the streets were unnerving. I found myself very uncomfortable the entire time we were in town. I'm glad we went and took the opportunity to see it but I doubt that we will ever go back or want to.

One thing I found amusing while there is that people in Vegas dress for the occasion. Everyone thinks they are hot simply because they're in Vegas; men sit on the side of the street watching as the women parade by. When I walked by a guy pointed at me and stated: "She's dressed for comfort." I was in a pair of green cargo pants, a veggie tales t-shirt and had my hair in a pony tail; we had just got off a plane and I'm not one to primp. Well, I guess I disappointed him. LOL.

Despite the sleaze; we did take some time to put some money in a slot or two and made sure to stop and watch a few rounds of roulette and craps. It was an enjoyable stop on the trip; however, we all to happy to move on the next morning.